Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Delicious garlic butter shrimp pasta with tender shrimp, creamy butter sauce, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon. An easy, flavorful Italian-inspired dinner perfect for any night.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 pot for cooking pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with shrimp, garlic butter, and parsley in the skillet.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 2 days.