Craving something bold and savory? This spicy shrimp garlic pasta hits all the right notes! Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili flakes tossed with al dente spaghetti – it’s an easy weeknight dinner that tastes like restaurant-quality.
📝 Ingredients
- 200g spaghetti
- 250g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add garlic and chili flakes; sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (about 3 minutes per side).
- Toss in the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon juice. Stir to coat everything well.
- Finish with chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve hot!