Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Easy and Indulgent Weeknight Delight
Indulge in this easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and black pepper; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Toss in cooked linguine and parsley; mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon juice before serving.
- Feel free to use other types of pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipes, Weeknight Dinner