Garlic Anchovy Pasta with Shrimp
This garlic anchovy pasta with shrimp is bold, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes. Anchovies melt into olive oil with garlic, red pepper flakes, and parsley for an easy anchovy spaghetti recipe that tastes restaurant-worthy.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1194kcal
Equipment
- 1 skillet or sauté pan
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce spaghetti pasta or any pasta of your choice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoon capers
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 pound shrimp
- 10 pieces anchovies fillet
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- salt and pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fry the Capers: Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the capers and fry them for 2-3 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove the fried capers from the skillet and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.3 tablespoon capers, ⅓ cup olive oil
- Prepare the Pasta: Cook your pasta of choice according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, and set aside.1 8 ounce spaghetti pasta
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet used to fry the capers, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.4 cloves garlic
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Be sure not to overcook them. Set it aside.1 pound shrimp
- Add Anchovies and Red Pepper Flakes: Stir in finely chopped anchovies and red pepper flakes to the skillet, and chicken stock and lemon juice allowing the anchovies to break down and infuse their flavor into the sauce.10 pieces anchovies fillet, ¾ cup chicken stock, Pinch red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet . Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the flavorful sauce. Adjust the consistency of the sauce with more pasta water if needed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the fried capers over the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve the anchovies and shrimp pasta immediately, and enjoy your delicious meal!salt and pepper, chopped parsley for garnish
Notes
- Melt the anchovies: Let the anchovies dissolve into the oil for the best flavor integration.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cook quickly, so keep an eye on them to avoid rubbery texture.
- Balance the flavors: If the dish is too salty, add a bit more lemon juice to brighten it up.
- Use fresh parsley: It adds a nice pop of color and fresh taste to the rich sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 1194kcal | Carbohydrates: 121.7g | Protein: 100.3g | Fat: 35.9g | Cholesterol: 265mg | Sodium: 11535mg | Potassium: 1865mg | Fiber: 8.6g | Sugar: 5.9g | Calcium: 817mg | Iron: 18mg
