Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is key to making this dish a success. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 8 ounces of spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
- Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, then add shrimp, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Add drained pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon juice to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Reserve pasta water to help with sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg