Description
Indulge in the savory flavors of garlic butter shrimp pasta with this incredible ultimate recipe. The combination of tender shrimp, fragrant garlic, and fresh herbs tossed in a rich buttery sauce is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces of spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil a pot of water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp turns pink.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with shrimp, parsley, lemon juice. Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg