Description
A quick and easy dinner recipe for two, featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a lemon garlic butter sauce, served over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, mixing well to combine.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the shrimp, mixing until everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
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