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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Italian-inspired, Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until it's tender but still firm to the bite..
  2. In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Toss the cooked pasta with a little olive oil (or butter, if you like), and add grilled shrimp on top.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley, a sprinkle of chili flakes or Parmesan if desired.