Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delectable dish that brings the flavors of Italy to your table in under 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp are seared to perfection and tossed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, enveloping perfectly cooked spaghetti or linguine. This meal tantalizes both the taste buds and the eyes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With customization options for seasonal veggies, you can easily make this dish your own while enjoying its comforting essence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes per side). If desired, add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Pour in lemon juice and remaining butter; stir to combine.
- Toss in the drained pasta with reserved pasta water as needed for sauce consistency. Add parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 265g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg