Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Easy & Indulgent Weeknight Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for garlic butter shrimp pasta that is perfect for any weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp and red pepper flakes. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Toss the cooked linguine into the skillet and mix well with the shrimp and butter.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use olive oil instead of butter.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta