Pasta with Shrimp in Garlic Sauce Fideos Con Gambas
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Pasta with Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, also known as Fideos con Gambas. This Mediterranean-inspired dish pairs tender, al dente spaghetti or traditional fideos pasta with succulent shrimp simmered in a bold garlic and olive oil sauce. Infused with zesty lemon juice, a splash of dry white wine, and a hint of optional red chili flakes for subtle heat, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of bright and savory flavors. Finished with fresh parsley and a light, glossy sauce that delicately coats every strand of pasta, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for seafood lovers and busy cooks alike. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, this elegant shrimp pasta makes a stunning weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dinner party centerpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams spaghetti (or fideos pasta)
- 400 grams shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 100 milliliters dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or fideos pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
If using, stir in the red chili flakes for a touch of heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the dry white wine. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Stir in the lemon juice and 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic sauce. If needed, add more pasta water, a little at a time, to loosen the sauce to your liking.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to combine.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.3 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 781 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 3138 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 115.3 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.9 mcg | 89% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1449 mg | 31% | |
*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.
