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Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A delightful dish combining succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic, tossed with pasta and finished with lemon juice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon Juice of
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare all ingredients: peel and devein shrimp, mince garlic, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop parsley.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Then add drained pasta, reserved pasta water, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 600mg

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