Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Name: Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed; 1 lb spaghetti noodles (more or less, depending on family size); 6 -8 garlic cloves, according to personal taste, minced; 1/4 cup butter; olive oil (3 drizzles); italian seasoning; fresh ground pepper; red pepper flakes; salt; herbs (according to taste)

Servings: persons

1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
1 lb spaghetti noodles (more or less, depending on family size)
6 -8 garlic cloves, according to personal taste, minced
1/4 cup butter
olive oil (3 drizzles)
italian seasoning
fresh ground pepper
red pepper flakes
salt
herbs (according to taste)

1
Boil pasta in water till tender, save 1 cup of pasta water for use later. I always put some oil, salt, and fresh herbs in with my pasta when I boil it. Drain and set aside when done.
2
While pasta is boiling, wash shrimp.
3
Melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp.
4
Let cook till a little pink and starting to curl. Then add garlic.
5
Cook 5-7 min., add oil. Continue to stir till shrimp is pink and curled.
6
Add pasta to skillet. Add seasonings. Add just enough saved pasta water till it is not dry but not swimming in liquid either. Depending on amount of pasta this requires 1/2 the cup or all of it. Start with adding 1/4 of it then work up from there.
7
Keep tossing all ingredients around in skillet till all is incorporated and hot. Enjoy!

858

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed, 1 lb spaghetti noodles (more or less, depending on family size), 6 -8 garlic cloves, according to personal taste, minced, 1/4 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Garlic Shrimp Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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