Description
Garlic shrimp pasta is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with pasta and a rich garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked spaghetti and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: garlic shrimp pasta, shrimp pasta, garlic pasta