To create the perfect spaghetti with shrimps, you’ll need:
- Spaghetti: 200 grams
- Shrimps: 250 grams, peeled and deveined
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Fresh Parsley: ¼ cup, chopped
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Red Chili Flakes: Optional, for a spicy kick
- Lemon: 1, juiced
Preparation
Before you start cooking, it’s essential to prepare all your ingredients.
- Boil Water: Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Prep Shrimps: Ensure the shrimps are cleaned, deveined, and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Mince Garlic: Finely chop the garlic cloves.
- Halve Tomatoes: Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Chop Parsley: Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
Cooking the Shrimps
Cooking the shrimps to perfection is key to the success of this dish.
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add Garlic: Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimps: Add the shrimps to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and optional red chili flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add Tomatoes: Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional minute until they start to soften.
- Finish with Lemon Juice: Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimps and tomatoes, then remove from heat.
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