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Juicy Shrimp Recipe

This Juicy Shrimp Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that highlights succulent shrimp tossed in a zesty garlic butter sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For Serving
  • 8 ounces spaghetti cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper; cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Combine and Serve
  1. If desired, add a splash of reserved pasta water to the skillet for moisture.
  2. Toss in the cooked spaghetti and chopped parsley; mix well.
  3. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine while cooking the shrimp. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your heat preference.

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