Shrimp Aglio Olio
Garlic infused olive oil, red pepper flakes and tender shrimp (prawns) tossed with spaghetti for flavorful pasta. Perfect for quick weeknight cooking!
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Ingredients
- 300 g spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500 g shrimp (prawns), peeled and deveined
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper (chili) flakes
- 1 sprig parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Freshly grated parmesan, to garnish (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Season with salt.
- Add spaghetti and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup water. Drain.
- Place shrimp in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large frying pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp (prawns) in a single layer.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until opaque. Remove from the pan.
- To the same pan, add remaining olive oil and butter.
- When butter melts, add garlic.
- Saute, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add red pepper (chili) flakes and sprig of parsley. Saute, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp (prawns). Stir to combine.
- Pour reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce and let it emulsify.
- Add cooked spaghetti. Toss.
- Add chopped parsley. Toss.
- Garnish with freshly grated parmesan, if you like.
Notes
- Red chilies - I also added a large whole chili alongside the red pepper (chili) flakes.
- Herbs - Sub parsley with basil if you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg