Description
Indulge in a flavorful dish with this Garlic and Chili Shrimp Pasta recipe. A delightful combination of shrimp, garlic, chili flakes, and lemon zest creates a zesty and satisfying pasta dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Pasta:
Shrimp:
Seasonings:
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Chili: Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp, salt, and pepper, sauté until pink.
- Combine: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, pasta, and parsley.
- Finish: Add pasta water, toss, and top with Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp (thawed) for convenience.
- Adjust chili flakes based on spice preference.
- Enhance with cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
