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Easy Shrimp Aglio e Olio

Easy Shrimp Aglio e Olio is the simplest, most delicious pasta recipe you can make. The perfect dinner recipe for weeknight meals. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 500 g / 1lb Spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4-6 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1-2 tsp chilli / red pepper flakes
  • 500 g (1lb) Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice to taste
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • ½ cup parsley finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. 
  2. Heat a large frying pan/skillet over medium-high heat then add the oil and garlic. 
  3. Add the chilli flakes and toast until the garlic starts to turn golden.
  4. 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. 
  5. 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. 
  6. 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

Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 252mg (84%) Sodium 831mg (35%) Potassium 143mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 780IU (16%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 161mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% 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.