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How to make Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta — key cooking step

Spicy Garlic 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 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

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Juice of 1 lemon

Grated Parmesan cheese for serving


Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

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

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

4. Add shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.

5. Drain spaghetti and add to the skillet, tossing to combine.

6. Stir in lemon juice and parsley, mixing well.


Notes

For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes.

Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese on top.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

Keywords: shrimp, pasta, garlic, spicy