Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 500 g / 1lb spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4-6 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
  • 1-2 tsp chilli / red pepper flakes
  • 500 g (1lb) shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup parsley (finely chopped )

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. 
  • Heat a large frying pan/skillet over medium-high heat then add the oil and garlic. 
  • Add the chilli flakes and toast until the garlic starts to turn golden.
  • Add the shrimp and cook until pale pink and opaque throughout. Season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice. Add a few tablespoons of the pasta's cooking water and remove from the heat. 
  • Once the pasta is cooked, carefully transfer the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the shrimp with a pair of tongs. Add a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and toss to emulsify. 
  • Add the Parmesan and parsley and continue tossing until the pasta is well coated. At this point, you can add more water if you think the pasta needs a little extra sauciness. Taste and season to taste if necessary then serve with extra Parmesan.