Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; mince garlic and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp; cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook until tomatoes soften (around 3 minutes).
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet with lemon juice and parsley; add reserved pasta water as needed for sauce consistency.
- Serve hot garnished with extra parsley or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg