Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic butter shrimp pasta is a delightful combination of succulent shrimp and perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish transforms everyday ingredients into a gourmet meal, perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a comforting dinner that impresses family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Garlic and Shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in the remaining butter and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour in lemon juice and mix well to form a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Combine: Toss cooked spaghetti with the shrimp mixture in the skillet over low heat, adding reserved pasta water gradually until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg