Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Shrimp Recipe

Homemade spaghetti aglio e olio with shrimp served on a white plate with parsley

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Shrimp Recipe

A quick and flavorful 15-minute Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, spaghetti, and shrimp. Light, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests without the stress.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Shrimp Recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 585kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Large pot
1 Colander
1 Large skillet
1 Tongs
1 Measuring cup
1 Cutting board
1 Knife

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti or your preferred long pasta
4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil best quality you can afford
6–8 cloves garlic thinly sliced not minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
½ cup pasta cooking water reserved
1 lb shrimp medium-sized,, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking shrimp
2 cloves garlic minced
salt & pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lemon zest optional for garnish

Instructions

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of water before draining.
While pasta cooks, prep garlic, parsley, and shrimp.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat, add more olive oil, sliced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Let infuse until golden.
Add pasta to skillet, toss with infused oil, and stir in pasta water to coat.
Return shrimp to pan, toss everything, season with salt, and garnish with parsley and lemon zest.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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