Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp Pasta
A quick and delicious Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp Pasta that shines with garlic and lemon flavors, perfect for weeknight meals or date nights.
Ingredients
For the pasta
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine You can use any long noodle or pasta shape.
For the shrimp
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined Slightly larger shrimp work best for this recipe.
- 4 tbsp olive oil Use good quality extra virgin olive oil.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is essential.
- 1 pinch chili flakes Adjust according to taste.
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a zing.
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it until it tastes like the sea.
- While water is heating, peel and pat dry the shrimp.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add shrimp and a pinch of chili flakes, cooking until shrimp are pink, flipping once.
- Just before shrimp are fully cooked, add a ladle of starchy pasta water and lemon juice.
- Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the pan with shrimp, mixing well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread, a green salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal. Avoid freezing leftovers.