Shrimp Spaghetti with a Kick
with Garlic Herb Butter & Zucchini
- Wheat
- Shellfish
- Milk
These are some fightin’ shrimp! In this dish, the shellfish are given a feisty kick thanks to slices of chili pepper. That’s sure to please heat-lovers, but you can always make adjustments if you prefer to walk on the mild side. Toss in zucchini, garlic herb butter, Parmesan, and al dente pasta, and everything comes together in a piping-hot pile of perfection.
Ingredients
6 ounce
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit
Zucchini
1 unit
Chili Pepper
10 ounce
Shrimp
(Contains: Shellfish)
2 tablespoon
Garlic Herb Butter
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
5 teaspoon
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
• Meanwhile, wash and dry produce. • Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick half- moons. Thinly slice chili. • Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
• Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and as much chili as you like; cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.
• Push zucchini mixture to one side of pan; add a large drizzle of olive oil to empty side. • Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
• Add drained spaghetti, garlic herb butter, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) to pan with shrimp mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper. • Toss until everything is thoroughly combined. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is thoroughly coated in sauce.
• Divide pasta between bowls. Top with remaining Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. Garnish with any remaining chili to taste and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the garlic herb butter and chili kick, though some found it bland and added extra seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Quick, simple, and easy to make with minimal cleanup; great for weeknight dinners.
- Suggestions: Consider adding lemon, more garlic, or extra veggies like broccoli or mushrooms for more flavor and substance.
- Portions: Generous amount of shrimp, but some wanted more zucchini or a creamier sauce to coat the pasta.
- Spice level: The chili pepper's heat varied; some loved the kick while others found it too mild or overpowering.
Reviews from our home cooks
If you're a fan of seafood with a little extra flair, the shrimp spaghetti with a kick is a must-try. The dish impressed me from the first bite-the shrimp were perfectly cooked, and the spicy sauce added an exciting burst of flavor without overwhelming the delicate taste of the seafood. The generous portions ensure you're fully satisfied, making it a fantastic value for money. Overall, it's a bold and delicious meal that's definitely worth a try if you're looking for something both hearty and a bit adventurous.
Such an excellent meal. Quick to make and so delicious!! Fresh and light. The perfect summertime meal. Zucchini is slightly browned and crisp, chili's add the perfect degree of a little heat and the shrimp with the garlic butter "sauce" was superb!! Love it!!
One of my favorite recipes! This is a very easy to make meal and tastes great. I love the light, yet refreshing flavors with the garlic herb butter, zucchini, and shrimp. This is a great option to satiate anyone looking for a pasta/seafood dish. Yum!
That chili sure does have a kick... but this dish was awesome!! Having pre-peeled ready to cook shrimp made the whole process much easier. And the Garlic Herb Butter was an excellent balancing flavor. Yum!
I loved loved this recipe! I love shrimp and this paired great with some garlic bread. It said to add more of the chili pepper if you want more of a kick. I didn't think it was that spicy. I would have added more chili peppers if I had them.
The shrimp needed some seasoning. The garlic herb butter and pasta water just didn't work. Needed at least twice as much garlic herb butter to taste like it was garlicy and buttery. Also really don't care for zucchini in the spaghetti. Would rather have a salad on the side.
So yum! Generous portion of fresh tender shrimp in a delicious garlicky and buttery sauce complimented with the pan roasted zucchini. Great spaghetti dish to have again!
Another shrimp meal which is always a favorite. The zucchini was a great addition as I like zucchini and the garlic herb butter added a very tasty flavor. This meal does not take too long to make as there is little preparation of vegetables etc
The garlic herb butter was an excellent addition. I would suggest adding an instruction to drain the shrimp before adding to the pan, otherwise the zucchini gets a little soggy
Garlic and shrimp. A match made in heaven. Add that kick and the choir sings. Super easy and we had leftovers for lunch the next day.
