Garlic Sautéed Shrimp Pasta Recipe
half pan serves 8 - 10
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Pasta
Shrimp
Toppings
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Set the spaghetti aside.
Shrimp Preparation
- 3
Sauté the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the 2 pounds of large shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 4
Add Garlic and Spices
Add the 8 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- 5
Finish with Lemon Juice and Parsley
Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley. Mix well to combine.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Toss Everything Together
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp mixture. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- 7
Serve
Serve the garlic sautéed shrimp pasta hot, topped with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
