A delicious and flavorful pasta dish featuring perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed with garlic, chili, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese, served with juicy grilled shrimp finished with a rich homemade garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
For the Spaghetti
- Spaghetti
- Water, for boiling
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Fresh garlic, finely chopped
- Red chili flakes
- Black pepper
- Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Grilled Shrimp
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh lime juice
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- Butter
- Fresh garlic, finely chopped
Instructions
1. Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add salt and a small amount of olive oil to the boiling water. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
2. Season and Grill the Shrimp
Place the shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, and fresh lime juice.
Toss well to make sure the shrimp are evenly coated.
Heat a grill or grill pan and cook the shrimp until they are fully cooked and lightly charred on the outside. Set the grilled shrimp aside.
3. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce
Finely chop the garlic.
Place the butter in a pan over medium heat and allow it to melt completely.
Add the chopped garlic and cook gently until the garlic becomes fragrant and turns golden brown.
Remove from the heat and set aside.
This garlic butter sauce is added only to the grilled shrimp, not to the spaghetti.
4. Prepare the Spaghetti
Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add the red chili flakes and stir briefly.
Add the cooked spaghetti and toss everything together.
Season the spaghetti with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Finally, add the grated Parmesan cheese and gently toss until everything is well combined.
5. Assemble the Dish
Transfer the prepared spaghetti to a serving plate.
Arrange the grilled shrimp on top of the spaghetti.
Spoon the homemade garlic butter sauce over the grilled shrimp, allowing the golden garlic butter to coat the shrimp.
Garnish with a little extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Spaghetti!
Chef’s Tips
- Cook the spaghetti until al dente for the best texture.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp, as they can become tough and dry.
- Cook the garlic gently until golden brown for a rich flavor without burning it.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best taste and texture.
- The garlic butter sauce is specifically prepared for and served with the grilled shrimp.
- Serve the dish immediately while the spaghetti and shrimp are hot
