Description
This Garlic Shrimp Pasta Delight is a simple, yet delicious dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked linguine and parsley until everything is well combined.
- Serve immediately with extra parsley for garnish.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider squeezing some lemon juice on top before serving.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg