“30-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta That Will Blow Your Mind”
A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp pasta dish that’s ready in minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta: spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter: unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic: minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes: optional
- 1/4 cup parsley: chopped
- 1/2 lemon: juiced
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in cooked pasta, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
- Toss everything together and season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream or grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Find it online: https://www.recipesloop.com/garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta-recipe/