Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Ready Faster Than Takeout!
A quick and delicious garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe that can be prepared faster than takeout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in cooked spaghetti, lemon juice, and parsley; toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg