Description
This Garlic and Chili Shrimp Pasta recipe combines the flavors of garlic, chili flakes, and succulent shrimp with pasta for a satisfying and flavorful dish. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Garlic and Chili Shrimp:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or pasta water
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
For Serving:
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Prepare Garlic and Chili Shrimp: Sauté garlic and chili flakes in olive oil. Add shrimp, season, and cook until pink. Deglaze with wine or pasta water.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss with lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Adjust consistency with reserved water.
- Serve: Top with Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a finely chopped fresh chili with garlic.
- Works well with linguine or fettuccine.
- For a non-alcoholic option, skip the wine and use all pasta water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
