Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
A delicious and quick recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta that is perfect for any occasion.
- 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 unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Drain spaghetti and add to the skillet, tossing with shrimp and sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon juice before serving.
- Can substitute pasta with zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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