Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together the heavenly flavors of garlic and butter with tender shrimp, creating an irresistible meal that’s perfect for any occasion. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish, making it ideal for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner for guests. With its simplicity and adaptability, you can easily enhance this pasta by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasonings to suit your taste. Enjoy a satisfying and healthy meal that showcases lean protein while being low in calories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g spaghetti
- 150g shrimp, peeled
- 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp with paprika, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil in a bowl for about 10 minutes.
- Boil salted water in a pot, cook spaghetti until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sear marinated shrimp in a skillet for about 1 minute on each side until pink.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Mix in reserved pasta water to adjust sauce thickness; add parsley and spaghetti, tossing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg