Description
Garlic shrimp pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp and al dente spaghetti in a rich garlic-infused sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this quick meal is both simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal option for those who crave restaurant-quality cuisine at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Reserve some pasta water before draining spaghetti. Add drained spaghetti to the skillet along with lemon juice and parsley.
- Toss Together: Gently toss everything over low heat for 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Finish with Cheese: Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg