Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Home Cooks
A delicious recipe for garlic butter shrimp pasta that is easy to make and perfect for home cooks.
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cooking until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Using garlic paste can be a quick alternative to fresh garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, Pasta Recipes, Comfort Food