Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Delight
A simple yet delightful pasta dish packed with garlic and shrimp flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and season with salt.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet until well-coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add more garlic.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta