Description
A delicious and flavorful pasta dish featuring shrimp cooked in garlic butter, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, then add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream after the shrimp is cooked.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition. 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: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg