Irresistible Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This garlic shrimp pasta is the perfect combination of succulent shrimp, tender pasta, and a savory garlic sauce. A quick and easy dish that’s packed with flavor, it’s ideal for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a dinner party. The simplicity of the ingredients comes together to create a rich, satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

🔹️1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed

🔹️1 lb spaghetti noodles (adjust based on family size)

🔹️6-8 garlic cloves, minced (adjust based on taste)

🔹️1/4 cup butter

🔹️Olive oil (3 drizzles)

🔹️Italian seasoning

🔹️Fresh ground pepper

🔹️Red pepper flakes

🔹️Salt

🔹️Fresh herbs (optional, for added flavor)

Directions:

1. Boil pasta in salted water until tender. Add a little oil and fresh herbs to the water while boiling. Set aside 1 cup of pasta water for later use, then drain the pasta.

2. While the pasta cooks, wash the shrimp.

3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add the shrimp.

4. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and curl. Add minced garlic and cook for another 5-7 minutes.

5. Drizzle olive oil over the shrimp and stir until they are fully cooked.

6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, fresh ground pepper, and salt. Gradually add pasta water until the pasta and shrimp are perfectly coated and the sauce is smooth.

7. Toss everything together, allowing it to cook until hot and well incorporated.

5 Tips for the Perfect Garlic Shrimp Pasta:

1. Use fresh garlic for a robust, aromatic flavor.

2. Don’t overcook the shrimp; they cook quickly and should be pink and curled.

3. Save some pasta water before draining—it adds a silky texture to the sauce

4. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding red pepper flakes for heat or extra herbs for freshness.

5. Feel free to top with freshly grated Parmesan or fresh basil for added flavor.

Conclusion:

This Garlic Shrimp Pasta is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a go-to dish for busy evenings or when you want to treat yourself. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a household favorite. Enjoy the deliciousness! ❤