Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and indulgent dish that perfectly marries succulent shrimp with al dente pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. Finished with fresh parsley and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this meal offers a delightful explosion of flavors, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an impressive yet simple culinary delight that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Combine the drained pasta with the shrimp in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water and lemon juice. Toss well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For added spice, consider tossing in red pepper flakes. Customize by substituting shrimp with chicken or adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes. Reserve extra pasta water to maintain a creamy texture when reheating leftovers.