Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta combines succulent shrimp and buttery goodness for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parsley, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked spaghetti in the skillet and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon juice just before serving.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, Comfort Food, Seafood Pasta