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Spaghetti with Shrimp, Capers, and Garlic

Spaghetti with Shrimp, Capers, and Garlic prepared dish

This delightful dish features tender spaghetti tossed with succulent shrimp, briny capers, and aromatic garlic. The combination of flavors creates a refreshing and satisfying meal, perfect for any occasion. Serve it with a sprinkle of parsley for an added touch of freshness!

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 spaghetti, olive oil, parsley, capers.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 400 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the capers, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, mixing well.
  6. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  7. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp mixture, tossing to combine.
  8. If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Finish with lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 540
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg

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

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