Description
Looking for the best garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe? This one is quick, easy, and full of flavor perfect for simple healthy dinner ideas! Whether you’re cooking for guests or a weeknight craving, this buttery shrimp pasta is the best go-to meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes per side.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and add reserved pasta water to the pan.
- Add spaghetti and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Finish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use thawed shrimp and pat them dry before cooking.
- Try linguine or fettuccine instead of spaghetti.
- Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, or broccoli for variety.
- Top with Parmesan or a splash of cream for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg