Description
A delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring shrimp sautéed in a lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the shrimp and sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables for a different variation.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe