Sautéed Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Make Sautéed Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Shrimp
To Serve
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook the Spaghetti
Add 8 oz of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
Cooking the Shrimp
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Allow it to heat for about 1 minute.
- 5
Sauté the Garlic
Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
- 6
Cook the Shrimp
Add 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- 7
Add Lemon Juice and Parsley
Pour in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and add 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley. Stir well to combine.
Combining and Serving
- 8
Combine Pasta and Shrimp
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 9
Serve
Plate the sautéed garlic shrimp pasta. Sprinkle with 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to taste.
