Description
Shrimp pasta is a delectable dish that combines succulent shrimp with al dente spaghetti in a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe elevates weeknight dinners and impresses guests at gatherings. With its vibrant flavors, it’s perfect for any occasion—just wait for the compliments to roll in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep by chopping garlic and washing shrimp.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook spaghetti until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Toss in shrimp; cook until pink (2-3 minutes). Stir in red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water, then add it to the skillet. Mix until coated.
- Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese; add reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 205mg