Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that perfectly marries succulent shrimp with rich garlic and buttery flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe allows you to enjoy restaurant-quality pasta in under 35 minutes. With its creamy texture and aromatic notes from fresh herbs and lemon, this dish will impress your family and friends without requiring extensive cooking skills. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to make it uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper; sauté for about 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add drained pasta, lemon juice, and half of the parsley; toss to coat well.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, garnish with remaining parsley and freshly grated Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg