Description
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a flavorful garlic butter sauce—ready in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Cook shrimp with salt and red pepper until pink (2-3 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Add lemon juice, pasta water, and Parmesan. Stir to combine.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until coated.
- Return shrimp to the pan and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, substitute half the pasta water with heavy cream. Fresh garlic makes all the difference in this recipe!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes