Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook the Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
- Combine Pasta and Shrimp: Return shrimp to the skillet. Add drained pasta, lemon juice, and half of the parsley. Toss to coat in the sauce.
- Check Seasoning: Adjust seasoning with salt or pepper as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with remaining parsley, and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
