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Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a shrimp and pasta lover's dream. Covered in a flavorful sauce, this dish is light and hearty at the same time. A meal unto itself, It will not disappoint!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1-2 pounds large shrimp around 25, peeled, deveined, tail discarded
- 1 small onion diced or thinly sliced
- 1-2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or a little more to completely coat shrimp
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound pasta your favorite variety
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup clam juice
- ½ cup white wine or chicken broth or apple juice
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup tomato sauce optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine 1-2 tablespoons minced garlic, sliced onions, ¼ cup oil, ¼ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add shrimp to bowl and toss until the shrimp is totally coated. Let shrimp marinate on the counter for about 20 minutes.
- Place a pot of water with some salt on the stove. Prepare pasta according to package directions until the pasta is al dente. Reserve a half a cup or so of the pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp until no longer pink or in a perfect C shape. If they're straight they're usually undercooked. If they form a ring or O, they're overcooked.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Once skillet is hot add shrimp with all of the marinade. Arrange shrimp in a single layer. Make sure all the shrimp lay flat on the pan. Leave it there and do not touch it until oil starts to bubble a little. This should take less than 2-3 minutes. No more. Remove shrimp from skillet. I use a slotted spoon or tongs to do this. Set aside. Add red pepper flakes. Cook for a few minutes until onions are tender. Stir regularly.
- Sprinkle flour all over onion mixture and keep on stirring. After a minute or two add wine and continue to stir. Add clam juice and parsley. Cook for another couple of minutes. Mixture should start to thicken. Add butter and once melted remove from heat. Add in shrimp and then pasta. Stir some more until totally incorporated. Add some of the reserved pasta water if you feel sauce is too thick. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Add milk or cream: If you want an extra creamy sauce, add a splash of milk or cream to the sauce when you add the clam juice.
- Watch the garlic: When you cook the shrimp, ensure that the garlic doesn’t burn or overcook because it takes on a bitter taste.
- Salt the pasta water: This will season your pasta and amp up the flavor of the overall dish!
Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
919mg
(38%)
Potassium
453mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
473IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 919mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 473IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.