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Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

A delicious Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti recipe that combines succulent shrimp and garlic with perfectly cooked spaghetti.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 440 kcal

Equipment

  • 5 Piece Cookware Set

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled deveined
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain well and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt two tablespoons butter. Add shrimp, salt and crushed red pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp is opaque pink. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.
  • Lower the heat to medium, and in the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Add the parmesan cheese, lemon and pasta water and stir to combine to create a sauce.
  • Transfer the spaghetti to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Add the shrimp on top and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3 days in the fridge. For best results, follow the recipe as is. However, for gluten-free, you can use any gluten-free pasta of your choice. To make the sauce more creamy, you can add some milk instead of some of the water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 218mgSodium: 545mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 521IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 1mg
Keyword garlic pasta, Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti, seafood pasta, shrimp pasta, spaghetti
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