Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: A Deliciously Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta that makes a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they’re pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice; mix well.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Season with salt and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream.
- You can substitute the shrimp with chicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg