Description
A delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with garlic and a light buttery sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil at the end. For a creamier sauce, mix in some heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg