This easy garlic shrimp pasta recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Garlic Shrimp Pasta
This easy garlic shrimp pasta recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- lb medium shrimp
- deveined and tails removed
- lb spaghetti noodles 6 -8 garlic cloves, more or less, depending on family size
- according to personal taste
- minced 1/4 cup butter olive oil 3 drizzles
- italian seasoning fresh ground pepper red pepper flakes salt herbs according to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in water till tender, save 1 cup of pasta water for use later. I always put some oil, salt, and fresh herbs in with my pasta when I boil it. Drain and set aside when done. While pasta is boiling, wash shrimp. Melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp. Let cook till a little pink and starting to curl. Then add garlic. Cook 5-7 min., add oil. Continue to stir till shrimp is pink and curled. Add pasta to skillet. Add seasonings. Add just enough saved pasta water till it is not dry but not swimming in liquid either. Depending on amount of pasta this requires 1/2 the cup or all of it. Start with adding 1/4 of it then work up from there.
- Enjoy !
Tips for the Best Garlic Shrimp Pasta
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking garlic shrimp pasta.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.