Description
A quick and satisfying meal featuring spaghetti and shrimp in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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 chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the shrimp and sauce, mixing well to combine. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spice to your preference with red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg