Description
A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe that combines succulent shrimp with garlic, butter, and lemon for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, then add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add ¼ cup of heavy cream to the skillet after adding the lemon juice.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables like asparagus or spinach for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg