Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
446 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
Description
This recipe uses spaghetti cooked to tenderness, then combined with shrimp sautéed in butter with salt and crushed red pepper for a touch of spice. The sauce is made by gently cooking minced garlic in butter, then mixing in lemon juice, reserved pasta water, and freshly grated parmesan cheese, which creates a creamy, flavorful coating for the spaghetti. Fresh parsley adds a herbal note at the end.
The cooked shrimp are layered on top making the dish visually appealing and easy to serve. The blend of butter, garlic, and cheese provides richness while the lemon juice brightens the flavor, complementing the shrimp nicely. The crushed red pepper adds subtle heat without overpowering the overall delicate flavors.
Leftover portions store well refrigerated up to 3 days. Variations include swapping regular pasta for gluten-free options or adding milk to the sauce for more creaminess. This dish suits a casual weeknight meal or a simple seafood pasta dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled deveined, large
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2-3 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain well and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt two tablespoons butter. Add shrimp, salt and crushed red pepper, and cook stirring occasionally, until shrimp is opaque pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice, pasta water and parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Transfer the spaghetti to the skillet and toss with the sauce.
- Add the shrimp on top and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Use gluten-free pasta to adapt the recipe as needed.
- For a creamier sauce, substitute some pasta water with milk.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 318mg | 106% |
| Sodium | 1195mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 453IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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