Description
A delightful dish combining the richness of butter and garlic with succulent shrimp and perfectly cooked pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the shrimp and sauce until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg