Description
Garlic butter shrimp pasta is a delectable dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, buttery garlic sauce, enveloping al dente pasta for a satisfying meal. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds and fill your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. With fresh ingredients and a quick preparation time, it’s an easy yet impressive dish you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in red pepper flakes and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Gradually incorporate reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Finish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg