15-Minute Garlic Shrimp Pasta

• 400 g spaghetti
• 300 g peeled raw shrimp, thawed if frozen
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 150 g baby spinach
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
2. 2Reserve 200 ml pasta water, then drain the pasta.
3. 3Pat the shrimp dry and season with the salt and black pepper.
4. 4Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, then cook the garlic and chili flakes for 30 seconds.
5. 5Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until pink and just cooked through.
6. 6Add the spinach and toss for 1 minute until wilted.
7. 7Add the pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan and a splash of pasta water, then toss until glossy.
8. 8Loosen with more pasta water if needed and serve immediately.