Garlic Oil Pasta with Crispy Shrimp
Aglio e olio meets the seafood version: spaghetti tossed in garlicky, peppery oil with quick-seared shrimp on top. Five minutes of high heat, done.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a large pot, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, warm oil in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic slices, and cook until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in red pepper flakes, then add shrimp in a single layer and sear until opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
Step 4
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water, then add pasta to the skillet and toss with the oil.
Step 5
Add pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce coats the noodles and shrimp with a glossy sheen.
Step 6
Serve immediately, dividing shrimp evenly between plates.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
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