Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, served over pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the shrimp and garlic butter.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat pasta.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, quick pasta recipe, shrimp pasta, garlic shrimp