Description
A delightful and flavorful Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe that is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Succulent shrimp, garlic, and a hint of lemon tossed with pasta create a satisfying dish that is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
For the Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp, cook until pink, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Deglaze the pan with wine or broth, add lemon juice. Return pasta and shrimp to the skillet, toss to combine.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed shrimp.
- Enhance with cherry tomatoes or spinach.
- Consider gluten-free pasta as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
