Fresh Herb and Garlic Pasta with Shrimp

Name: Fresh Herb and Garlic Pasta with Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: ½ lb Spaghetti; 2 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil; ½ lb raw shrimp; Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper; 7-8 cloves of garlic; Dash of crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup of fresh basil; ¼ cup of fresh parsley; finely grated parmesan

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Fresh Herb and Garlic Pasta with Shrimp

Kian Meyer

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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings

½ lb Spaghetti cooked per instructions, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid
2 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil
½ lb raw shrimp deveined and tails removed
Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
7-8 cloves of garlic minced
Dash of crushed red pepper flakes or more if desired
¼ cup of fresh basil chopped
¼ cup of fresh parsley chopped
finely grated parmesan to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the spaghetti per instructions making sure to season the water well with salt. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Place into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes then flip over and cook for 1 minute, or until cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet then add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add the cooked noodles and most of the reserved cooking liquid to the skillet along with the shrimp. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste then add the fresh basil and parsley.
Mix evenly then serve with finely grated Parmesan. Enjoy.