Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A quick and flavorful pasta dish where tender shrimp is sautéed in rich margarine and garlic, tossed with spaghetti and fresh herbs for a satisfying main course.

Main Dish
Easy 20 min 450 cal
Steps

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. In a skillet, melt margarine over medium heat. 3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. 5. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and stir. 6. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine. 7. Sprinkle fresh parsley (and red pepper flakes if using) over the pasta and serve immediately.

Ingredients

100g spaghetti 100g shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp margarine 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 lemon (for juice) Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat

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