Spaghetti with Shrimp, Capers and Garlic

Name: Spaghetti with Shrimp, Capers and Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 g Spaghetti; 75 g Extra virgin olive oil; 320 g Medium shrimp; 30 g Capers; 12 g Garlic cloves; 30 g Lemon juice, fresh; 10 g Parsley, fresh; 8 g Salt; 1 g Ground pepper, fresh; 40 g Parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Spaghetti with Shrimp, Capers and Garlic · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 540 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Tender spaghetti is tossed with juicy shrimp, briny capers, and fragrant garlic in silky olive oil, finished with fresh lemon and herbs for a bright, savory pasta that feels elegant yet comforting.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 540
Difficulty: easy

Italian Mediterranean Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

400 gSpaghetti
75 gExtra virgin olive oil
320 gMedium shrimp
30 gCapers
12 gGarlic cloves
30 gLemon juice, fresh
10 gParsley, fresh
8 gSalt
1 gGround pepper, fresh
40 gParmigiano-reggiano cheese

Equipment

stovetop, colander, grater, large pot, serving bowl, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep and boil pasta
Gather all ingredients and set out a large pot, then bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil and add the spaghetti, stirring occasionally until barely tender. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta flexible but firm
Cook shrimp sauce
Heat some olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat, add the shrimp, then add capers and garlic and cook until shrimp turn pink and firm, then stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. · 4 min
When it is done: shrimp opaque and firm throughout
Toss pasta and sauce
Drain the spaghetti, return it to the warm pot, add the shrimp with its sauce and remaining olive oil, then toss gently to coat evenly. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta glossy and coated
Transfer to bowl
Move the dressed spaghetti into a large warmed serving bowl, spreading it evenly for serving. · 1 min
What to look for: steam rising from pasta
Finish and serve
Garnish the pasta with freshly grated Parmigiano-reggiano cheese and serve immediately while hot. · 1 min
What to look for: cheese lightly melting

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	540
Protein	32 g
Carbohydrates	60 g
of which sugars	2 g
Fat	20 g
of which saturated	5 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	720 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, crustaceans, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Spaghetti

linguine: Provides a similar bite and works well with seafood sauces.

Extra virgin olive oil

avocado oil: Use for a more neutral flavor and higher smoke point.

Medium shrimp

scallops: Sear briefly to avoid overcooking.

Capers

green olives: Rinse to reduce saltiness.

Garlic cloves

garlic powder: Add later to prevent bitterness.

Lemon juice

white wine vinegar: Use sparingly to avoid sharp acidity.