Gluten-Free Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Gluten-Free Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta! This recipe combines tender gluten-free spaghetti, succulent shrimp, and a rich garlic butter sauce infused with zesty lemon juice and a hint of red pepper flakes for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick yet elegant meal that caters to gluten-free diets without compromising on taste. Fresh parsley adds a touch of brightness, while the reserved pasta water ensures the sauce clings to every strand of spaghetti. Serve this restaurant-quality dish hot, and let its vibrant flavors and satisfying texture impress family and guests alike. Keywords: gluten-free pasta recipe, garlic butter shrimp, easy shrimp pasta, lemon garlic spaghetti.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces gluten-free spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cups fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gluten-free spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil until it begins to sizzle. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until the shrimp start to turn pink.
Flip the shrimp and pour the lemon juice over them. Add the red pepper flakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, add the cooked pasta and toss with the garlic butter sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the pasta to the desired consistency.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together to combine.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve the pasta hot, and enjoy your gluten-free garlic butter shrimp pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.9 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 981 mg | 327% | |
| Sodium | 2909 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 122.4 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 527 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2016 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
