Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
This Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delightful comfort food that combines the richness of garlic and butter with succulent shrimp and perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine everything.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg