Description

A delightful combination of garlic butter shrimp and perfectly cooked spaghetti, all tossed in a rich and flavorful lemon-garlic butter sauce. This dish is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal or a special dinner. 🍤🧄✨

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz spaghetti
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

Cook the pasta: Boil the spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the shrimp: In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
Toss the pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Finish with shrimp: Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss with the pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the garlic butter sauce while it’s simmering. You can also top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. 🍷🧀

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: Garlic butter shrimp, shrimp pasta, easy dinner, seafood recipe, spaghetti recipe