30-Minute Lemon Butter Shrimp Spaghetti That Delights Every Bite
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp tossed in a rich lemon butter sauce with spaghetti. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti: cooked al dente
- 1 lb shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter: unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic: minced
- 1 lemon: juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup parsley: chopped
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss in cooked spaghetti and parsley. Mix well to coat.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture.
- Adjust lemon to your taste preference.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg