Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Easy Indulgence for Homemade Comfort
A delightful and easy-to-make dish that brings the flavors of garlic and shrimp together with pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook until shrimp is pink.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti and chopped parsley; mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipes, Comfort Food