Description
Succulent garlic shrimp pasta brings Mediterranean coastal flavors straight to dinner tables with luxurious simplicity. Creamy sauce, perfectly seared shrimp, and al dente pasta create a quick gourmet meal that delights senses and satisfies hunger in one delicious swoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
Starches:
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 68 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare spaghetti in generously salted boiling water at a rolling temperature for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain pasta thoroughly and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, introducing minced garlic and sautéing for approximately 60 seconds until aromatically fragrant without browning.
- Incorporate raw shrimp into the infused oil, seasoning comprehensively with Italian herb blend, cracked pepper, kosher salt, and optional fiery red pepper flakes. Sear protein for 2-3 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform golden coloration and complete cooking.
- Reduce flame to low, introducing cold butter and gently swirling until completely melted, creating a silky emulsified sauce coating the skillet’s interior.
- Transfer drained spaghetti directly into the garlic-shrimp landscape, expertly tumbling noodles to guarantee uniform sauce distribution and maximum flavor absorption.
- Perform a quick taste assessment, modifying seasoning as necessary. Optional elegant finishing touches include delicate fresh herb sprinkles or grated Parmesan cheese cascade.
- Plate immediately while piping hot, presenting a vibrant, aromatic Mediterranean-inspired culinary creation ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Toast garlic gently to prevent burning and maintain its sweet, mellow flavor without turning bitter or acrid.
- Select medium-sized shrimp for consistent cooking and best texture, ensuring they remain tender and juicy without becoming rubbery.
- Use freshly ground black pepper and high-quality extra virgin olive oil to elevate the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Consider gluten-free pasta alternatives like zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for individuals with dietary restrictions, maintaining the recipe’s core essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg