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Shrimp & Black Bean Pasta

Shrimp and Black Bean Pasta

This super easy and quick Shrimp Pasta will leave your guests wondering if it's really low carb. A quick and easy dinner that will become your go to favorite regardless if you are watching your carbs or not.
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Low Carb
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Grape Tomatoes Halved
  • 2 Shallots Finely Diced
  • 2 Ears Fresh Corn Kernels Removed
  • 2 Cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 Lime Zested and Juiced
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter Unsalted (Divided)
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 24 Medium Shrimp I used 31 - 40 shrimp tail on peeled and deviened
  • 6 Ounces Black Bean Spagheti

Instructions

  1. Cut the grape tomatoes in half lengthwise and set aside. Finely dice the shallots and Mince the Garlic.
  2. Remove the Kernels from the fresh corn. In a small skillet over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the corn. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the corn just begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Sauté the shallots until they soften about 5 minutes toss in the minced garlic for another couple of minutes and then add in the tomatoes.
  4. Let the tomatoes go about 10 minutes then add in the cooked corn. Give these two about five minutes to marry the flavors.
  5. To the skillet add in the chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and let it go for 30 minutes.
  6. While the sauce is cooking down prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
  7. To the sauce add the zest and juice of one lime and 1 tablespoon of butter. Toss in the shrimp and cook until pink. As the shrimp are finishing add in 1/4 cup of freshly chopped cilantro.
  8. Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil and divide into 4 bowls. Top with shrimp and sauce and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.