Shrimp Pasta
A quick and flavorful shrimp pasta dish with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs, perfect for any occasion.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving some pasta water.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with shrimp.
- Pour in lemon juice and toss everything together, adding pasta water as needed.
- Stir in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g