Description
An easy and flavorful dish that combines shrimp with a buttery garlic sauce and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Start by cooking the linguine according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain but make sure to reserve 1/2 cup of that flavorful pasta water!
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if you’re using them). Trust me, this will only take about 1-2 minutes until it starts smelling amazing.
- Cook the shrimp: Now, add the shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let those beauties cook until they’re pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add liquid: Pour the white wine or chicken broth into the pan along with the lemon juice. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to get all those flavorful bits mixed in. Let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken up.
- Combine everything: Toss the drained pasta into the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Garnish & serve: Adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley, and voila! You’re ready to serve.
Notes
Don’t skip the pasta water; it adds flavor and helps the sauce stick. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg