Description
A delicious and romantic shrimp scampi pasta dish perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring garlic butter and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the shrimp and sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a dry white wine.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrition.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg