Description
A simple and delicious shrimp pasta recipe that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss to combine.
- Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Add a splash of pasta water if dish is too dry.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, easy dinner, seafood recipe