Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the angel hair pasta, cooking according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss lightly with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam, creating a rich base for your sauce.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic, sautéing it for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to let it brown, as burnt garlic can taste bitter.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, flipping once, until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add lemon and seasoning: Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir to meld all the flavors.
- Combine with pasta: Gently add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well-coated with the velvety sauce.
- Serve: Plate immediately, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor. Add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, lemon garlic, easy dinner, seafood recipe, Italian cuisine