Description
This Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with spaghetti noodles and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles (adjust based on family size)
- 6–8 garlic cloves, minced (to taste)
- 1/4 cup butter
- Olive oil (about 3 drizzles)
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
- Fresh ground pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil, to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta:
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add olive oil and fresh herbs. Cook the spaghetti noodles until tender. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside. - Prepare the Shrimp:
While the pasta is boiling, rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. - Melt Butter:
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the shrimp to the pan. - Cook the Shrimp:
Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and start to curl, about 2-3 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Add Olive Oil:
Drizzle in a bit of olive oil to enhance the flavor and help coat the pasta later. - Combine Pasta and Shrimp:
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp. Sprinkle in your desired seasonings, including Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. - Incorporate Pasta Water:
Gradually add the reserved pasta water until the dish reaches your desired consistency. Start with 1/4 cup and add more if needed. - Toss and Serve:
Gently toss all ingredients together in the skillet until everything is well combined and heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. - Enjoy!
Serve hot and savor the delightful flavors of this garlic shrimp pasta.
Notes
- Adjust the garlic quantity according to your personal taste.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried herbs can be used in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg