Quick Garlic Shrimp Pasta: A Delicious 20-Minute Meal!
A quick and easy garlic shrimp pasta recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the shrimp.
- Toss everything together, adding lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg