Knoblauch-Butter-Shrimp Pasta: Indulge in This Easy Delight
A deliciously creamy pasta with the rich flavors of garlic and butter, topped with succulent shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted water.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the shrimp and garlic butter.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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