Description
This Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. With succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil, combined with tender spaghetti and a hint of red pepper flakes, this meal offers a delightful balance of savory and spicy flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s both simple to make and impressively delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 200g spaghetti
Shrimp and Sauce
- 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat Olive Oil: In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes: Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season: Season the shrimp mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting for personal preference.
- Toss Pasta with Shrimp: Add the cooked spaghetti and chopped fresh parsley to the pan. Toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve Immediately: Plate the garlic shrimp pasta while hot for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen shrimp can be substituted; just thaw before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your taste.
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or some grated Parmesan cheese at the end.
- Ensure the garlic does not burn during sautéing as it will make the dish bitter.
