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Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

This Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti is an easy and quick dish for the weekday menu that comes to together in 15 minutes with buttery garlic taste!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 446 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled deveined
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain well and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the shrimp on top and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3 days in the fridge.
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
  • To make it gluten-free, you can use any gluten-free pasta of your choice.
  • To make the sauce more creamy, you can add some milk instead of some of the water. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 446kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 318mg (106%) Sodium 1195mg (50%) Potassium 229mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 453IU (9%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 230mg (23%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 446

% 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.