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Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A quick yet elegant dish that brings joyful flavors and memories to your dinner table with succulent shrimp and aromatic garlic over pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 8 oz Spaghetti or linguine Use your preferred pasta

Seafood

  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh is best, but frozen will work if thawed

Flavorings

  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Increase if you love garlic
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil For sautéing the shrimp and garlic
  • 1/4 cup White wine (optional) Adds depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional) Adjust to taste for spiciness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt and pepper to taste Use to season shrimp
  • 1 whole Lemon, juice and zest For brightening flavors

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped Adds a fresh touch to the dish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving) Toss on top before serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Once done, drain the pasta in a colander but do not rinse.

Cooking Shrimp

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any stuck bits, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • If desired, sprinkle in red pepper flakes and adjust according to spice preference.
  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. If it appears dry, add a splash more olive oil or pasta water.
  • Add lemon juice and zest, tossing to ensure even coating.
  • Finish with chopped parsley and give a gentle toss.
  • Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For perfect results, use fresh shrimp, don’t overcook the shrimp, and reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword Garlic Shrimp Pasta, Italian Pasta, Quick Dinner, Shrimp Pasta
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