Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Easy, Indulgent Weeknight Delight
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is an easy yet indulgent meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti, parsley, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta before serving.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for a nutritious boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg