Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that brings together tender shrimp, fragrant garlic, and creamy pasta in a rich butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this recipe delivers an unforgettable flavor experience with minimal effort. Enjoy the delightful aroma and taste of this comforting meal that can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb fresh or thawed shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- 2. Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Add Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- 4. Combine Everything: Reduce heat to low, add drained pasta to the skillet with shrimp, and toss to combine.
- 5. Finish with Flavor: Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta and add parsley. If needed, stir in reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- 6. Serve: Plate the Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta topped with extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 320g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg