Description
Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic and tossed with al dente pasta in a light, lemony olive oil or butter sauce. It’s an easy, elegant meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Add lemon juice and toss to coat the shrimp.
- Add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.Don’t overcook the shrimp—remove them once they turn pink and firm.Add white wine after garlic for more depth of flavor.Include veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.Use butter for a richer garlic butter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
