Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe

A skillet filled with Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti, sautéed shrimp, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan cheese, with wooden tongs mixing the flavorful ingredients.

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Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe

If you love quick dinners that taste like a restaurant meal but come together in minutes, this Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe is about to become one of your favorites. Tender shrimp are sautéed with garlic, a touch of olive oil, and just the right seasonings, then tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti and a squeeze of bright lemon. All simple ingredients that pack huge flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, seafood

Keyword: garlic shrimp spaghetti, shrimp spaghetti recipe

Servings: people

Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
salt and black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves minced
4 anchovy fillets minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon chopped parsley

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic, anchovy fillets and lemon juice. Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, tossing until the pasta is glossy and well coated. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to combine. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, just to heat everything through.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with extra Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

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.

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