Description
A delicious and simple shrimp pasta recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked spaghetti, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream.
- Ensure that shrimp are cooked properly; they should be opaque and firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg