Spicy Shrimp And Spaghetti Ay Oy Recipe

Ready in under 20 minutes, this Spicy Shrimp & Spaghetti 'Ay Oy' recipe is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner! Using frozen, peeled & cleaned shrimp saves you precious time, making it perfect for those hungry evenings. The spicy cayenne pepper kick adds excitement to this classic pasta dish. Get ready for a burst of deliciousness!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 514.2 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
Spicy Shrimp And Spaghetti Ay Oy

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Shrimp And Spaghetti Ay Oy

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How to Make Spicy Shrimp And Spaghetti Ay Oy

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 1 pound of spaghetti and cook according to package directions, until al dente.
  2. About 2 minutes before the spaghetti is done, add 1 pound of frozen, peeled, and deveined shrimp to the pasta water.
  3. Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain the pasta and shrimp together, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Return the pasta and shrimp to the pot.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot. Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted.
  5. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and the zest and juice of 1 lemon to the pot. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  6. Stir in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (or to taste), for a delicious spicy kick.
  7. Toss the shrimp and spaghetti in the butter sauce, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

20g

Carbs

28g