Garlic Shrimp Pantry Pasta

Glossy garlic pasta with sweet, tender shrimp. Add pasta water a spoonful at a time so the sauce clings rather than pools.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Glossy garlic pasta with sweet, tender shrimp.
• Add pasta water a spoonful at a time so the sauce clings rather than pools.
• Makes 2 servings with measured ingredients and clear timing.

What you’ll need

Keep everything measured and close by before you start. You’ll find the full quantities in the printable recipe card below.

• 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 oz pasta
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Let’s make it

1. 01

   Prep the ingredients

   Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to its package. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water before draining.

2. 02

   Meanwhile heat oil in a skillet over medium

   Meanwhile heat oil in a skillet over medium. Gently cook garlic 30–60 seconds without browning.

3. 03

   Cook it through

   Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until the thickest part reaches 145°F.

4. 04

   Bring it together

   Toss in pasta with enough reserved water to form a glossy coating. Serve promptly.

5. 05

   Finish and serve

   Taste and finish with the measured salt and black pepper; use less salt if a prepared sauce is already salty.

Make It Even Better

Add pasta water a spoonful at a time so the sauce clings rather than pools.

Make it your own

Use small scallops in place of shrimp, cooking to 145°F.

What to serve with it

Divide immediately between warm shallow bowls. Keep the sauce loose rather than letting the pasta stand; a simple green salad is an optional extra.

Storage & reheating

Refrigerate in a shallow covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F throughout; keep any raw salad garnish separate.