Shrimp Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil
A quick and flavorful weeknight pasta tossed with garlicky olive oil, succulent shrimp, and a sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 8 oz spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add 4 sliced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the 1/2 lb shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
- Cheese grater
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