Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, served over pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink and opaque.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet.
- Toss everything together, adding chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Feel free to substitute the shrimp with chicken or vegetables for a different variation.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Garlic Pasta, Italian Pasta Dish