Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe that combines succulent shrimp with garlic, butter, and pasta for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, followed by the cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with olive oil.
- Add vegetables like spinach, cherry tomatoes, or asparagus for extra nutrition and flavor. Sauté them with the garlic before adding the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg