Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with perfectly cooked pasta in a rich, savory garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With vibrant flavors and minimal ingredients, you’ll find this dish both satisfying and elegant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- 4. Add the drained pasta, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, tossing well to combine.
- 5. Finish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg