Description
A delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with olive oil and use whole wheat pasta.
- Add vegetables like spinach, cherry tomatoes, or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition. Sauté them with the garlic before adding the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg