Lemon Butter Shrimp Spaghetti
A quick and delicious weeknight dinner featuring succulent shrimp and spaghetti in a creamy lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and optionally, red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, mixing well to infuse the shrimp with a bright, citrusy flavor.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to combine with the shrimp and sauce, ensuring every strand is coated.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute butter with olive oil. This dish complements well with a green salad and a chilled glass of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 201mg