Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Dinner
This Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti recipe is a quick and flavorful dinner option that showcases shrimp in a delicious garlic sauce.
Equipment
- 5 Piece Cookware Set
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain well and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt two tablespoons butter. Add shrimp, salt and crushed red pepper, and cook stirring occasionally, until shrimp is opaque pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice, pasta water and parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
- Transfer the spaghetti to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Add the shrimp on top and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3 days in the fridge. For best results, follow the recipe as is. However, you can use gluten-free pasta or add some milk for a creamier sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 318mgSodium: 1195mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 3mg
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