Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together succulent shrimp and al dente pasta in a rich garlic-infused butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its vibrant flavors and simple ingredients, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp (fresh or thawed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and toss with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (about 3 minutes per side).
- Squeeze in lemon juice and combine cooked pasta with the shrimp in the skillet.
- Toss everything together and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg