Grilled Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This Grilled Shrimp Pasta is a quick and tasty dish perfect for weeknights. Juicy grilled shrimp are seasoned with garlic, lemon, and paprika, then served over a bed of pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes and full of fresh flavor — it's a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
- 400 g 14 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 500 g 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Optional: chili flakes or grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until it's tender but still firm to the bite..
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high temperature. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Toss the cooked pasta with a little olive oil (or butter, if you like), and add grilled shrimp on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, a sprinkle of chili flakes or Parmesan if desired.