Pasta with Shrimp and Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Pasta with Shrimp and Garlic Sauce, a quick yet elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender spaghetti coated in a luscious garlic-infused sauce, this recipe is elevated by succulent, perfectly seared shrimp, a bright splash of lemon juice and zest, and a subtle kick from red pepper flakes. Finished with fresh parsley and optionally topped with Parmesan cheese, this dish strikes the perfect balance between zesty, savory, and aromatic. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s the ultimate combination of gourmet flavor and weeknight efficiency, ideal for seafood and pasta lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Simmer for 1 minute to combine the flavors.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, along with the cooked spaghetti. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and shrimp evenly in the garlic sauce. Add more pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.5 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 991 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 385 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
