Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that combines succulent shrimp with al dente pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, taking just under 30 minutes to prepare. With vibrant flavors and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to impress anyone at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté the shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and half the butter. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in lemon juice and remaining butter; stir until combined.
- Toss it all together: Drain pasta (reserve some water) and add it to the skillet. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Garnish & serve: Top with parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg