Description
Easy Food Prep Need simple, hearty dinners that please a crowd? Try these easy recipes for 3+ people perfect for busy weeknights! From creamy mac & cheese (with epic toppings!) to smoked sausage bakes, cheesy ranch potatoes, and one-pan chicken & rice casseroles, these meals are fast, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor. Great for family dinners, summer cookouts, or meal prep no fuss, just delicious comfort food!
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Directions
Cook the Pasta: Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes (if using) and stir.
Combine Everything: Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water. Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta and stir well.
Garnish and Serve: Top with freshly grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Serve warm and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~400 kcal per serving
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