Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Garlic Shrimp Pasta, a quick and easy dish that combines succulent shrimp with perfectly cooked spaghetti and a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles (more or less, depending on family size)
- 6–8 garlic cloves, minced (to taste)
- 1/4 cup butter
- Olive oil (3 drizzles)
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
- Fresh ground pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Herbs (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: In a large pot of salted water, boil the spaghetti noodles until tender. Add a splash of olive oil and fresh herbs while cooking for added flavor. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp: While the pasta is boiling, rinse the shrimp under cold water.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shrimp and cook until they start to turn pink and curl up, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are fully cooked and opaque. Drizzle in some olive oil while cooking.
- Combine: Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Season with Italian seasoning, fresh ground pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, starting with 1/4 cup, until the pasta is coated but not swimming in liquid.
- Toss Together: Toss all ingredients in the skillet until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Garlic Shrimp Pasta!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic and seasonings based on personal preference.
- For a bit more zest, add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg