The Most Flavourful Butter Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe | So Easy You'll Make It For Every Dinner

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than shrimp.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with lemon juice

Chicken broth adds flavor without the alcohol.

Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and crushed red chilli; sauté until fragrant.

Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque.

Pour in lemon juice and add lemon zest; stir to combine.

Stir in butter until melted and combined with the sauce.

Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet; toss to combine with the shrimp and sauce.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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