Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Easy Indulgence for Homemade Meals
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for homemade meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, salt, and pepper, cooking until shrimp are pink.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the shrimp mixture and parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting red pepper flakes.
- Add lemon juice for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, shrimp pasta, quick dinner