Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Indulge in the delightful flavors of garlic shrimp pasta, a dish that perfectly combines succulent shrimp with al dente pasta in a rich, garlicky sauce.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti or linguine
- 300 g large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add a pinch of salt.
- Cook spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Toss in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the shrimp.
- If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Finish with lemon juice and Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g