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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over spaghetti.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti
Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
Sauce
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour in the remaining butter, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Toss everything together until well combined.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

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