Description
Garlic Shrimp Pasta Butter is a quick and indulgent comfort meal that combines succulent shrimp with buttery pasta for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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 for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the shrimp and garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding lemon juice or zest.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp Pasta Butter, comfort meal, quick recipes, shrimp pasta