Tiger Shrimp with Pasta

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Tiger Shrimp with Pasta recipe—a perfect harmony of tender shrimp, al dente spaghetti, and a luscious buttery garlic-lemon sauce. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a casual date night at home. Bursting with bold flavors from fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of red pepper flakes, each bite is both comforting and sophisticated. Tossed with Parmesan cheese for a creamy finish, this shrimp pasta is a restaurant-worthy meal right from your own kitchen. Serve it with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and fresh herbs for an elegant presentation that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 12 oz Spaghetti or linguine
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 whole Lemon, juiced
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining, and set the pasta aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Season the tiger shrimp with salt and black pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 5

Pour in the lemon juice and add the red pepper flakes (if using). Stir together, then return the cooked shrimp to the skillet.

Step 6

Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to coat in the sauce. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add the reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	993.9 grams (993.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1846

Total Fat 92.90g	119%
Saturated Fat 41.30g	207%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1049mg	350%
Sodium 3563mg	155%
Total Carbohydrate 116.10g	42%
Dietary Fiber 7.50g	27%
Total Sugars 3.60g
Protein 146.50g	293%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 857mg	66%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1555mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.3%

Protein: 31.1%

Carbs: 24.6%