Name: Spaghetti with Shrimp, Parsley, Mint, and Garlic
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. spaghetti (or any other type of pasta) -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 lb. small shrimp -; 2 clove finely chopped garlic -; tsp. red pepper flakes -; 1/4 c. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves -; 1/4 c. finely chopped mint leaves -; 1 tbsp. butter -; 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest -; Salt and freshly ground black pepper -

Spaghetti with Shrimp, Parsley, Mint, and Garlic

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Ingredients for - Spaghetti with Shrimp, Parsley, Mint, and Garlic

1. 1/2 lb. spaghetti (or any other type of pasta) -

2. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

3. 1 lb. small shrimp -

4. 2 clove finely chopped garlic -

5. tsp. red pepper flakes -

6. 1/4 c. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves -

7. 1/4 c. finely chopped mint leaves -

8. 1 tbsp. butter -

9. 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest -

10. Salt and freshly ground black pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Spaghetti with Shrimp, Parsley, Mint, and Garlic

1. Stage

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti well.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until pink all over, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp is just cooked through and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add parsley, mint, butter, and lemon zest; stir until combined.

3. Stage

Add spaghetti and reserved 1/2 cup pasta water to skillet; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing constantly, until liquid thickens to form a sauce and spaghetti is hot throughout, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer pasta and shrimp to 4 shallow bowls and serve immediately.