Description
A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- 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: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Weeknight Dinner