Description
This quick garlic shrimp pasta is a fast and delicious dinner option ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until well combined. Stir in parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute spaghetti with gluten-free pasta.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 200
Keywords: fast dinner recipes, quick dinner ideas, shrimp pasta, easy weeknight meals