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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio with Spicy Shrimp

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio with Spicy Shrimp prepared dish

This classic italian dish combines al dente spaghetti with a fragrant garlic and olive oil sauce, enhanced by the addition of spicy shrimp. The result is a simple yet flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include shrimp, spaghetti, black pepper, salt.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 400 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 1 whole lemon (juiced)
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 30 g parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced garlic, cooking until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper, cooking until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
  5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
  6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp and garlic oil, tossing to combine and adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 540
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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