Shrimp Spaghetti with Garlic and Parsley

Name: Shrimp Spaghetti with Garlic and Parsley
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 200 g of spaghetti; 200 g of peeled shrimp; 2 garlic cloves; 3 tbsp of olive oil; 1 pinch of salt; 1 pinch of pepper; 1 pinch of red chili pepper; 6 sprigs of parsley (fresh)

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An Italian pasta dish with a silky, lightly juicy texture, where the shrimp are seared and tossed in a simple garlic and olive oil sauce 🍤🍝. Briny, fragrant, with no heavy sauce. Ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Keeps 24 h in the refrigerator, not recommended for freezing.

Total time: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €3.25

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

servings

Estimated cost €6.50

Equipment

Skilletlarge
Saucepan
Wooden spoon
Cutting board
Knife
Dish rack

Instructions

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Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to the package time, until al dente. Reserve the pasta water.

Finely chop the garlic and parsley.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for , without letting it brown.
Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, then cook for , until they turn pink and opaque.
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with 5 cl of pasta water. Toss for to bind.
Add the parsley and the red pepper flakes, if using, toss and serve immediately.

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Goes well with

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For dessert

Raspberry Cupcakes

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To drink

Summer Pink Rhubarb Spritz

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

520kcal

Protein32 g25%
Carbs55 g43%
Fat18 g32%
Fiber4 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

👉 Never rinse the pasta after cooking: the leftover starch helps the sauce cling perfectly 🍝. If the skillet gets too dry, add a spoonful of pasta water, never oil.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

The pasta turns mushy and the shrimp lose their tender texture after thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

The texture of the pasta and shrimp quickly deteriorates. Best eaten fresh.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Chop the garlic and parsley, peel the shrimp. Store separately in airtight containers in the fridge.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheating not recommended. Best eaten right away for optimal quality.

Variations

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Serve immediately.
Keep a little pasta water to bind the sauce.

Mistakes to avoid

Browning the garlic: sauté for 30 seconds without letting it color.
Overcooking the shrimp: 2 to 3 minutes, until pink and opaque.
Forgetting the pasta water: add 5 cl to bind the sauce.

Frequently asked questions

Comment faire des spaghetti aux crevettes ?

Cook the spaghetti al dente, saving the pasta water, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds in the oil, add the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, then add the pasta with 5 cl of pasta water and the parsley.

Combien de temps cuire les crevettes ?

2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, seasoned with salt and pepper, until they turn pink and opaque, after sautéing the garlic for 30 seconds.

Pourquoi garder l'eau de cuisson ?

The drained pasta is tossed in the skillet with 5 cl of pasta water for 1 minute, which binds the simple garlic and olive oil sauce.

Quand ajouter le persil ?

At the end, along with the red pepper flakes if you are using them, then toss and serve immediately. This Italian pasta dish is silky and lightly juicy.