One-Pan Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• •12 oz spaghetti or linguine
• •1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •4 tablespoons olive oil
• •5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• •1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• •1 lemon, juiced
• •1/2 cup chopped parsley
• •Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in well-salted water until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high and sear the shrimp 1 minute per side. Remove to a plate.

3. 3

   Lower the heat, add the remaining oil, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute until fragrant, not browned.

4. 4

   Add the drained pasta, shrimp, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss over medium heat until the sauce clings to the pasta, adding more water as needed.

5. 5

   Stir in the parsley, taste for salt, and serve immediately.