Description
A delightful dish combining tender shrimp, buttery goodness, and the zesty brightness of lemon, all tossed with spaghetti.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water, add salt, and cook spaghetti until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Melt the Butter: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add butter, and let it melt completely.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Add Lemon Flavor: Squeeze in lemon juice and add lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine with Pasta: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and stir to coat in garlic butter sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish: Toss in chopped parsley just before serving, then serve warm in bowls.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for best flavor. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, lemon garlic pasta, quick dinner, seafood pasta, Italian recipe