Description
A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp pasta perfect for weeknight dinners.
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 parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in cooked spaghetti, parsley, and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe weeknight dinner