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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: A Quick Delight You’ll Love!

A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe that combines succulent shrimp with garlic, butter, and lemon for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

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.

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