Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic butter shrimp pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with al dente pasta, all tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include salt, lemon juice, butter, parsley.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, cooking until the shrimp turn pink.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cooked spaghetti, tossing everything together until well combined.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.