Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a deliciously rich and flavorful dish, featuring succulent shrimp in a garlic butter sauce with a fresh hint of parsley and lemon. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s the perfect dinner for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet with shrimp and garlic butter.
- Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream or grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
- You can also add some crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of spice.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen shrimp works as well. Just ensure they are thawed properly before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes