Garlicky Shrimp and Pepper Spaghetti
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Cost
- $18.75
- Nutrition
- 480 cal · 32g protein
- quick
- high-protein
🍳 2 pans · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles
Garlicky Shrimp and Pepper Spaghetti is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 28 minutes, for around $19 in groceries. You'll need 2 pans, and the 8 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Simple green salad (5 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten · Shellfish— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 5–6 quart Dutch ovenDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
- 12-inch locking tongsDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1¾ lb large shrimp
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 count bell peppers
- 6 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 count lemon
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add spaghetti, and cook according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, slice bell peppers into strips and mince garlic; thaw shrimp if frozen by running under cold water 3 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 30 seconds, then add bell peppers and cook 3 minutes until just tender.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes until pink and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F), squeeze lemon juice over top.
- Toss spaghetti with shrimp mixture and serve immediately.
- Picky eater tip: set aside plain spaghetti with a little butter, and serve the shrimp and peppers separately.
- Make ahead: slice the peppers and mince the garlic up to 1 day ahead and store covered in the fridge.
On the side: Simple green salad (5 min)
1 bag bagged salad greens, 1 bottle salad dressing
- Put the greens in a bowl and toss with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbohydrates
- 52 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Saturated fat
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 680 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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