Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe

Let’s make this Easy-to-follow Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti recipe and enjoy it with a glass of wine!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword dinner, healthy, seafood

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 431kcal

12 oz spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic thinly sliced
1/2 lbs fresh asparagus medium thickness, tough ends trimmed, remaining diced into 2-inch pieces
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup pasta cooking liquid
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnishing
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for about 8 minutes or until tender. Drain it and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic for about 30 seconds.
Add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes.
Add crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper and stir everything well.
Add shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook shrimps or they will get tough. Add the pasta and cooking liquid.
Stir in parsley; cook for 1 minute, add to pasta and toss to coat.
Top with parmesan cheese.

You can purchase peeled and deveined shrimp to save time on prepping.
Feel free to use fresh or frozen shrimp! Just make sure you fully thaw the shrimp beforehand.
When the pasta is in the hot water, give it a stir every minute or so to keep the noodles making and from sticking to the pot.
To store: Keep the shrimp and spaghetti in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
To reheat: You can reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop.
To freeze: You can freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.