Description
A delicious and easy garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp; cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta and parsley; toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add grated parmesan cheese before serving.
- Garlic butter shrimp pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg