Garlic Butter Shrimp and Creamy Spaghetti: A Quick Indulgence
A delicious and easy recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp and Creamy Spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped parsley, then combine with cooked spaghetti.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon juice before serving.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 25 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Creamy Spaghetti, quick recipe