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Deliciously Easy Homemade Comfort Food for Everyone

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights, delivering comfort and flavor in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Gluten-free pasta can be used.
  • 1 tbsp Salt For pasta water.
  • 4 cups Water Freshly boiled.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Use unsalted for better control over seasoning.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Freshly chopped.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Can substitute with lime.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot
  • Cutting Board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil water in a pot, add salt, and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking until pink and cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  4. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with shrimp, along with lemon juice and chopped parsley, mixing well.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a personal touch.

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