Italian shrimp spaghetti recipe

 

🍤 Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2–4

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🧂 Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225g) spaghetti

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)

• 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth (optional, for depth)

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Spaghetti:

   • Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente.

   • Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. Cook the Shrimp:

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

   • Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce:

   • In the same pan, add cherry tomatoes. Cook until they begin to burst (about 5 minutes).

   • Deglaze with white wine or broth if using. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

4. Combine Everything:

   • Add cooked spaghetti and a splash of reserved pasta water to the skillet.

   • Toss with shrimp, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir to combine and heat through.

5. Serve:

   • Plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

   • Garnish with extra parsley and a lemon wedge.