Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta Fast
A quick and delicious Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish combines succulent shrimp with a tangy lemon butter sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces spaghetti
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled deveined)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
- Cook shrimp with butter, salt, and red pepper until pink. Set aside.
- Sauté garlic in remaining butter. Add parmesan, lemon juice, and pasta water to create sauce.
- Toss spaghetti with sauce. Add shrimp and combine.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 700mg