Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in shrimp, cooking until pink and cooked through.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the shrimp mixture and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta before serving.
- Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 250 milligrams