Description
Spicy Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines succulent shrimp with perfectly cooked spaghetti. Infused with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, and a hint of heat from red chili flakes, this meal is an easy yet impressive choice for any occasion. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner with friends, each bite offers a delightful balance of spice and comfort. Get ready to elevate your pasta game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in salted water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and red chili flakes; cook until tomatoes soften.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the shrimp mixture, adding reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
- Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate - approx. 350g
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg