This recipe combines tender spaghetti with succulent shrimp, all tossed in a rich buttery garlic sauce. The shrimp is cooked to perfection, turning pink and juicy as it soaks up the fragrant flavors of minced garlic and Italian seasoning. A touch of red pepper flakes adds a slight kick, while fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil enhance the overall taste. To ensure the pasta has the perfect consistency, a bit of reserved pasta water is added to the skillet, creating a light yet flavorful sauce that clings to every bite. This dish is customizable with your favorite herbs and spices, making it versatile enough for any palate. Whether you’re cooking for the family or hosting friends, this Garlic Shrimp Pasta will bring restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen table!
Garlic Shrimp Pasta Ingredients:
- 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles (more or less, depending on family size)
- 6 -8 garlic cloves, according to personal taste, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- olive oil (3 drizzles)
- italian seasoning
- fresh ground pepper
- red pepper flakes
- salt
- herbs (according to taste)
Directions
- Boil pasta in water till tender, save 1 cup of pasta water for use later. I always put some oil, salt, and fresh herbs in with my pasta when I boil it. Drain and set aside when done.
- While the pasta is boiling, wash the shrimp.
- Melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp.
- Let cook till a little pink and start to curl. Then add garlic.
- Cook for 5-7 min., add oil. Continue to stir till the shrimp is pink and curled.
- Add pasta to skillet. Add seasonings. Add just enough saved pasta water till it is not dry but not swimming in liquid either. Depending on the amount of pasta this requires 1/2 the cup or all of it. Start with adding 1/4 of it then work up from there.
- Keep tossing all ingredients around in the skillet till all are incorporated and hot.
ENJOY!
Garlic Shrimp Pasta
This Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a simple yet flavorful dish that makes weeknight dinners feel special! 🍝🍤 Quick to prepare and full of delicious garlic and shrimp, it's a crowd-pleaser that never disappoints.
Ingredients
1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
1 lb spaghetti noodles (more or less, depending on family size)
6 -8 garlic cloves, according to personal taste, minced
1/4 cup butter
olive oil (3 drizzles)
italian seasoning
fresh ground pepper
red pepper flakes
salt
herbs (according to taste)
Directions
- Boil pasta in water till tender, save 1 cup of pasta water for use later. I always put some oil, salt, and fresh herbs in with my pasta when I boil it. Drain and set aside when done.
- While pasta is boiling, wash shrimp.
- Melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp.
- Let cook till a little pink and starting to curl. Then add garlic.
- Cook 5-7 min., add oil. Continue to stir till shrimp is pink and curled.
- Add pasta to skillet. Add seasonings. Add just enough saved pasta water till it is not dry but not swimming in liquid either. Depending on amount of pasta this requires 1/2 the cup or all of it. Start with adding 1/4 of it then work up from there.
- Keep tossing all ingredients around in skillet till all is incorporated and hot.