Garlic Shrimp Pasta brings together tender shrimp, aromatic garlic, and pasta cooked perfectly al dente. The dish is finished by tossing the pasta and shrimp in a buttery, seasoned sauce with Italian herbs, pepper flakes, and a touch of reserved pasta water for silkiness. Fresh ground pepper, fresh herbs, and olive oil highlight the flavors. Serve warm as a hearty meal for seafood and pasta lovers.
Ingredients
- Medium shrimp: deveined and tails removed. For the best flavor look for wild caught shrimp or any with a firm texture and bright color.
- Spaghetti noodles: I like to use bronze cut pasta but any quality spaghetti works for excellent bite.
- Garlic cloves minced: Fresh garlic makes the difference. Choose bulbs that feel heavy and have tight skins.
- Butter: Classic for richness and helps anchor the flavors. Use good quality real butter for the best sauce.
- Olive oil: Added in drizzles for flavor and helps sauté and finish the pasta. Use extra virgin for the grassy peppery notes.
- Italian seasoning: Adds depth and a hint of the Mediterranean. I grind mine fresh if I have time.
- Fresh ground pepper: Brightens the dish and brings mild heat. Always grind right before using.
- Red pepper flakes: Offers a gentle kick and warms the flavor. Without it the dish is a little flat.
- Salt: Balances and lifts all the flavors. I like a flaky sea salt for the final toss.
- Fresh herbs: For color and brightness. Parsley and basil are my favorites. Pick leaves with vivid color and no wilting.
Instructions
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