Description
Pasta spaghetti with grilled shrimp and bechamel sauce is a luxurious dish that marries tender pasta with plump, juicy shrimp enveloped in a velvety white sauce. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its harmonious flavors and creamy texture, every bite delivers an exquisite culinary experience that is sure to delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then grill for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour until golden brown, then gradually add milk, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with bechamel sauce and half the grilled shrimp.
- Serve topped with remaining shrimp and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 230mg