Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delightful dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine straight to your dinner table. With succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, this pasta recipe is not only flavorful but also incredibly easy to prepare. In under 30 minutes, you can create a meal that feels special yet is simple enough for busy weeknights. Fresh ingredients like lemon juice and parsley add brightness to the dish, while the option to customize with your favorite vegetables makes it versatile for any palate. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, each bite of this Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta will leave you longing for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or preferred pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest; add reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet until well-coated and serve immediately topped with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg