ItalianMain course

Snappy Shrimp, Spicy Hot Pepper Flakes, and Garlic Breath Recipe

Name: Snappy Shrimp, Spicy Hot Pepper Flakes, and Garlic Breath
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 oz spaghetti; 8 oz shrimp; 3 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp garlic; 1 tsp pepper flakes; 2 servings parsley; 2 servings parmesan cheese; 2 servings salt

This is a quick pasta dish starring shrimp, plenty of garlic, and a kick from red pepper flakes, all tossed with spaghetti. It comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a good option for a weeknight. You'll cook the shrimp quickly in olive oil, then build a simple sauce with the garlic, chili, and a splash of pasta water. Don't skip the fresh parsley and a grate of Parmesan at the end.

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October 26, 2026

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pescatarian weeknight dinner light dinners quick comfort food spicy

About this recipe

Snappy Shrimp, Spicy Hot Pepper Flakes, and Garlic Breath is a Italian main course recipe that takes about 30 min from start to finish and serves 2. It calls for 8 ingredients across 8 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 708 kcal with roughly 38 g of protein. Filed under pescatarian, weeknight dinner, light dinners and quick.