on Sep 03, 2017, Updated Jul 04, 2024
I’ve been pretty quiet around here because of the holiday hangover, you know! We just came back from a fabulous trip around UK and Europe and it has been so so hard to get back to work. But here I am with the easiest, most delicious pasta recipe that’s the best way to ease back after a particularly strong holiday hangover – Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio Olio. You know we are aglio olio fans around here. I already have a Bacon Aglio Olio and Mushroom Aglio Olio recipe in the archives which are always one of your top ten favorite recipes. And there are even more variations that we end up making that I haven’t even shared here! I’m going to be honest – the bacon spaghetti aglio olio recipe is still my favorite, because can you ever beat bacon and pasta? But this shrimp spaghetti aglio olio is definitely a close second when it comes to my favorite pasta recipes!
You don’t really have to stop at shrimp. You can easily turn this into a seafood aglio olio so go wild and add shrimp or prawns, mussels, fish, squid and just make this your own. Also see: How to defrost prawns safely with four simple methods Aglio Olio e Peperoncino is really one of the easiest and probably the most underrated Italian pasta recipes. But it brings us sooo much joy that we make it EVERY SINGLE WEEK. Peperoncino is chilli flakes so this pasta has a nice touch of heat that really makes that sauce glow.
What is aglio e olio sauce?
Aglio e olio is a simple pasta dish that comes from Naples and its probably the easiest Italian sauce that there is. The main ingredients that go into an aglio e olio sauce are olive oil, garlic, peperoncino (or chilli flakes), parsley and some pasta water that turns everything into a smooth sauce. This is basically such a quick and easy recipe that all I’d tell you is – use the best ingredients you can find. Because those are what will make this shrimp spaghetti aglio olio shine. So use good quality olive oil, fresh garlic and juicy, plump shrimp or prawns. And of course, a generous helping of parmesan on top helps but is completely optional. I never leave it out though because cheese is everything.
More Recipes with Prawns:
Creamy Prawn Scampi Pasta The Best Tandoori Prawns Goan Prawn Curry with Coconut Mexican Prawn Avocado Taco Salad
