Ingredients
I love this recipe for weeknights when I need dinner on the table in under 20 minutes. You really only need pasta and shrimp and can flavor the dish with any herbs and spices you have on hand. I like fresh lemon because I think shrimp and lemon are a match made in heaven. To complement the shrimp even more, fresh garlic, chillies and parsley are added and to keep it light and fresh, I only use a few tablespoons of olive oil instead of butter or cream, however butter can easily be substituted.
Shrimp. Or prawns. I prefer using frozen shrimp that I peel and devein myself but using peeled shrimp also works. Spaghetti. Any long pasta shape will work. Olive oil. Fresh lemon. Fresh garlic cloves. Red chillies. I used bird’s eye chillies. Red pepper flakes or chilli flakes can be used instead. Fresh parsley. Oregano can be substituted. Salt and black pepper.
How to make shrimp spaghetti
Can I make this ahead?
This recipe is definitely best eaten right after cooking but if you have leftovers, transfer to an airtight containers and place in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, transfer to a pan over medium heat with a splash of water or chicken broth/stock and heat until hot throughout.
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