Description
This Shrimp Spaghetti is a vibrant, garlicky pasta dish with tender shrimp, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs—all tossed with spaghetti in a light, flavorful sauce. A perfect balance of elegance and comfort, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Spaghetti: classic pasta base
- 1 pound Shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil: base for sautéing and flavor
- 4 cloves Garlic: thinly sliced for aroma and depth
- 1.5 cups Cherry or Diced Tomatoes: adds sweetness and acidity
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional): for heat
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt: enhances all components
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper: balances spice and earthiness
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley: chopped for freshness
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice: brightens the dish
- 1/2 cup Reserved Pasta Water: loosens and binds sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Boil salted water in a large pot. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden. Add tomatoes, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Assemble the Dish: Add shrimp to sauce and cook until pink. Add drained pasta to skillet.
- Cook to Perfection: Toss together, adding pasta water to loosen sauce.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate with more parsley or a drizzle of olive oil, and serve hot.
Notes
- Note: Use large shrimp for the best texture and bite.
- Note: Do not overcook the shrimp—they become rubbery.
- Note: Pasta water helps make the sauce silky and cohesive.