Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ingredients

• 400 grams spaghetti
• 500 grams large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
•  Salt to taste
•  Freshly ground black pepper to taste
•  Handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped
•  Lemon juice from 1/2 lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water with a pinch of salt to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is golden brown.
3. 3 Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. 4 Drain the spaghetti, but reserve a cup of the cooking water.
5. 5 Add the spaghetti to the shrimp in the skillet. If needed, add a little of the cooking water to make it creamier.
6. 6 Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.
7. 7 And voilà, your delicious Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is ready! No stress, this will turn out just fine!