Quick & Easy 15 Minute Dinner Recipe: Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This 15 minute dinner recipe features flavorful garlic shrimp pasta that's perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in no time, it’s a delicious meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
5. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until softened.
6. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the skillet with the shrimp and tomatoes.
7. Toss everything together, add lemon juice, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
8. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.