Description
A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter shrimp pasta that home chefs can indulge in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and parsley. Stir well to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg