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How to make Spicy Garlic Herb Shrimp Pasta — key cooking step

Spicy Garlic Herb Shrimp Pasta

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

A delicious and spicy garlic herb shrimp pasta that is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.


Ingredients

Scale

8 oz spaghetti

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

Grated Parmesan cheese for serving


Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink.

5. Drain spaghetti and add to the skillet with shrimp.

6. Toss with lemon juice and parsley, mixing well.


Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine while cooking the shrimp.

Serve immediately for best taste.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

Keywords: shrimp, pasta, garlic, spicy