Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Name: Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 ounce dry spaghetti; 4 ounce shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 0.5 lemon (juiced); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 1.5 ounce bagged mixed greens; 0.25 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette; 1 slice garlic bread; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.375 teaspoon black pepper

A quick and savory pasta dish featuring tender shrimp, fresh garlic, and a hint of red pepper, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. Served with a simple side salad and toasted garlic bread.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.61/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

2 ounce dry spaghetti
4 ounce shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.25 cup chicken broth
0.5 lemon (juiced)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
1.5 ounce bagged mixed greens
0.25 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette
1 slice garlic bread
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.375 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry. Season shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
To the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and the reserved 1/4 cup pasta water. Bring to a simmer.
Add cooked spaghetti and cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss to combine, ensuring pasta is coated with the sauce. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste.
For the side salad, combine bagged mixed greens and halved cherry tomatoes in a small bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette.
Toast garlic bread according to package directions.
Serve pasta immediately with the side salad and garlic bread. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 695
Protein: 39 g
Carbohydrates: 71 g
Fat: 29 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 900 mg
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Sugar: 8 g
Cholesterol: 190 mg