Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
Indulge in this quick and delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta that combines succulent shrimp with rich garlic butter sauce and perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free, dairy-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with shrimp, garlic butter, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- This dish can be served with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, quick dinner, shrimp pasta