Description
Garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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 until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink.
- Toss in cooked spaghetti and parsley; mix well to combine.
- Plate the pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Garnish with lemon wedges for added acidity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe