I used fresh shrimp from the fish market, but I recommend always keeping a bag of shrimp in your freezer for the day you are not all that motivated to spend hours creating a culinary masterpiece. [To defrost frozen shrimp, place it in a bowl of water.] The possibilities are endless with shrimps.
You can use either cilantro and parsley or both. I used both here, and sometimes I also add scallions—whatever is available.
I love using herbs (i.e. fresh culinary herbs only) because of all the health benefits, and with the olive oil and garlic, this is a pretty healthy combination–as long as you enjoy it in moderation!
I served the shrimp with spaghetti, but it is just as delicious with jasmine or basmati rice or on a salad. Don’t forget to add sliced avocado and tomatoes to that salad. Yummmmm.
Ingredients you need for Garlic Herb Shrimp Pasta:
Serves 4-6
- 1.5 – 2 lbs Raw Medium-Sized Shrimp, Shelled and De-veined
- 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, more or less to your preference
- 4 tablespoons butter, more or less to your preference
- 1 small bunch each– Fresh Cilantro and Parsley–enough to make about 1/4 cup packed
- 9 Cloves of garlic; use less or more
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper flakes, optional
- **1 -1 lb- box of your Favorite Pasta–cooked and drained
- Grated parmesan, to taste**Bowtie is great with this!–Optional –can also be served over rice.
How to make garlic herb shrimp pasta?
- 1. Shell, de-vein and wash if using fresh shrimp. If not, move on!
- 2. Finely chop parsley, cilantro and garlic using food processor.
- 3. Heat a heavy skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil and/or butter. When hot, but not too hot, add chopped cilantro/parsley/blend. Stir until cooked and ingredients have been infused into oil.
- 4. Add shrimp and cook until the shrimp is opaque (generally only a couple of minutes).
- 5. Add salt and pepper(and pepper flakes) to taste.
- 5. Add your favorite cooked pasta(if using), toss and enjoy. Sprinkle on grated parmesan and mix to combine. Serve more on top
Don’t like seafood or shrimp?
If you dislike or are allergic to shrimp, try it with chicken.
Clean and Rinse Shrimp
Assemble ingredients…if using more than 4 cloves of garlic…this is a good time to cancel all dates…
Add minced ingredients to hot oil and butter…..
Add shrimp (don’t forget salt, fresh cracked pepper and pepper flakes(if using))…getting hungry yet?
Cook until shrimp turns pink–few minutes…almost there, hold on..don’t start picking at the shrimp yet…
Once cooked, toss in bowtie pasta or spaghetti! This is a pic when it was almost done–no pic available…Sorry!
Stir in parmesan and also serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top! Love heavy cream, add some!!
Enjoy!
Cooking with Love,
Ria
Herb Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Shrimp medium, raw, shelled and de-veined
- 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil more or less to your preference
- 4 tablespoons Butter more or less to your preference
- 1 bunch cilantro or parsley
- 9 Cloves of Garlic use less or more
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper flakes optional
- 1 box pasta cooked and drained
- 1/4 cup Grated parmesan or to taste
Instructions
- Shell, de-vein and wash if using fresh shrimp. If not, move on!
- Finely chop parsley, cilantro and garlic using food processor.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil and/or butter. When hot, but not too hot, add chopped cilantro/parsley/blend. Stir until cooked and ingredients have been infused into oil.
- Add shrimp and cook until the shrimp is opaque (generally only a couple of minutes).
- Add salt and pepper(and pepper flakes) to taste.
- Add your favorite cooked pasta(if using), toss and enjoy. Sprinkle on grated parmesan and mix to combine. Serve more on top!
- Note: *If you dislike or are allergic to shrimp, try it with chicken.
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This recipe looks great. I'm afraid to clean shrimp but will try it if I get fresh shrimp that's already cleaned. Looks great and thanks for step by step pictures. Keep it up.