Spaghetti Aglio Olio With Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Aglio Olio With Spicy Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Shrimp; 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; For Spaghetti; 1 lb spaghetti; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets (optional); 7 -8 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped; salt; 1 lb spaghetti

Servings: persons

For Shrimp
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
For Spaghetti
1 lb spaghetti
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets (optional)
7 -8 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
salt
1 lb spaghetti

1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente (about 7 minutes?).
2
While pasta cooks, toss shrimp with lemon juice, parsley, pepper flakes, garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt.
3
Heat large skillet over medium hight heat, add shrimp, oil and spices and cook about 3 minutes or until its pink and slightly firm.
4
Remove shrimp from pan and set aside, covered, to keep warm.
5
At this point, you may pull out the whole, crushed cloves.
6
I usually leave them.
7
Lower heat to medium low and add the 1/4 cup of olive oil.
8
Next, add anchovies, garlic and red pepper to oil.
9
Be sure to break up the anchovies in the pan until they melt into the oil and garlic.
10
Drain pasta and toss it in large bowl with garlic and olive oil mixture.
11
Sprinkle with fresh parsley, and top with the shrimp.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Shrimp, 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 lemon, juice of, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Aglio Olio With Spicy Shrimp 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti Aglio Olio With Spicy Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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