Tiger Shrimp with Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Tiger Shrimp with Pasta recipe—a perfect harmony of tender shrimp, al dente spaghetti, and a luscious buttery garlic-lemon sauce. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a casual date night at home. Bursting with bold flavors from fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of red pepper flakes, each bite is both comforting and sophisticated. Tossed with Parmesan cheese for a creamy finish, this shrimp pasta is a restaurant-worthy meal right from your own kitchen. Serve it with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and fresh herbs for an elegant presentation that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz Spaghetti or linguine
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole Lemon, juiced
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining, and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Season the tiger shrimp with salt and black pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the lemon juice and add the red pepper flakes (if using). Stir together, then return the cooked shrimp to the skillet.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to coat in the sauce. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add the reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.9 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1048 mg | 350% | |
| Sodium | 3563 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.1 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 146.5 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 857 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1555 mg | 33% | |
*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.
