I don't know about you, but I love cooking…. if the recipe is easy to follow and not too complicated or time-consuming! This recipe meets all those criteria 😉 If you want a satisfying, healthy dinner that looks fancy but is super simple to make, look no further! This garlic shrimp pasta recipe is sure to please.

Made with a handful of basic ingredients, this balanced dish can be whipped up in under 30 minutes! That makes it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a fun date night! Pair with a glass of white wine, and you're set *chef's kiss* 👩‍🍳💋

Want to see this meal in action? Check out this short reel on my Instagram!

Ok, let's grab our ingredients and start cooking. Keep scrolling for the full recipe!

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Healthy Dinner Idea: Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Author: Isabel Megale Courses:Archive, Dinner, Recipe Recipe Keys:balanced meal ideas, healthy dinner recipe, simple recipes, garlic shrimp pasta, healthy eating

Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesRest time: 5 minutesTotal time: 33 minutes Best Season:Available

Description

Made with a handful of basic ingredients, this balanced dish can be whipped up in under 30 minutes! That makes it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a fun date night! Pair with a glass of white wine, and you're set *chef's kiss* 👩‍🍳💋

Ingredients

• spaghetti
• fresh or frozen shrimp
• parsley
• garlic
• olive oil
• ghee or butter
• chili flakes
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a pan, heat a large drizzle of olive oil for a minute on low heat
2. Add a spoonful of your ghee or butter and stir to melt
3. Chop garlic and parsley (I use a lot because I loveee them) and add to pan
4. Mix until the garlic is a bit translucent, then set pan to the side
5. Cook your pasta according to the box
6. Put your pan with garlic and parsley back on low heat
7. Add your shrimp to the pan, season well with salt and pepper
8. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side (until pink) (move shrimp around the pan to ensure they're all cooked evenly)
9. Once the shrimp are cooked, add the pasta to your pan a few tongs-worth at a time
10. Mix well, add more salt and pepper, and serve with extra chopped parsley garnish!

Notes

• You can find more simple, balanced meal inspo on my Instagram @isabels.plate and on my Tiktok @isabel.megale

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