🍤 Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Garlic shrimp pasta is a quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic, olive oil, and herbs, tossed with pasta for a light yet satisfying meal.
🧂 Ingredients (4 servings)
- 8 oz Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- Cook pasta: According to package directions; drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Sauté shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté 1–2 minutes. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (2–3 minutes per side).
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss with shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of reserved pasta water to coat.
- Finish: Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
đź’ˇ Tips
- Use fresh or thawed shrimp for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they cook quickly and become rubbery if overdone.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra color and nutrients.
- Pair with garlic bread or a side salad for a full meal.
If you want, I can also make a creamy garlic shrimp pasta version that’s richer, with a white wine and cream sauce, perfect for a restaurant-style dinner at home.
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