Easy Shrimp Aglio e Olio
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4.7
Easy Shrimp Aglio e Olio
Description
This recipe cooks spaghetti until al dente in salted water, while garlic slices and chili flakes gently toast in olive oil until fragrant and golden. Shrimp are added to the pan, cooked until pink and opaque, then seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Adding pasta cooking water helps create a light emulsified sauce.
The drained spaghetti is transferred directly to the pan with shrimp and sauce, then tossed with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley to coat evenly. The result is a flavorful pasta with the heat of chili flakes, the richness of garlic oil, and the freshness of lemon and herbs. The shrimp add a satisfying protein and tender texture.
Serving this dish with extra Parmesan allows diners to adjust richness. The pasta water helps maintain a moist, lightly sauced consistency without heaviness, making it suitable for simple but flavorful weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 500 g / 1lb spaghetti
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4-6 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
- 1-2 tsp chili flakes or red pepper flakes
- 500 g (1lb) Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ cup parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente.
- Heat a large frying pan/skillet over medium-high heat then add the oil and garlic.
- Add the chilli flakes and toast until the garlic starts to turn golden.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pale pink and opaque throughout. Season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice. Add a few tablespoons of the pasta's cooking water and remove from the heat.
- Once the pasta is cooked, carefully transfer the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the shrimp with a pair of tongs. Add a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and toss to emulsify.
- Add the Parmesan and parsley and continue tossing until the pasta is well coated. At this point, you can add more water if you think the pasta needs a little extra sauciness. Taste and season to taste if necessary then serve with extra Parmesan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 831mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 780IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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