Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Quick & Delicious Dinner

Name: Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Quick & Delicious Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 250 grams Linguine or Spaghetti (Cooked according to package directions); 300 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined) (Fresh or frozen, thawed); 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 4 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped); 1/2 Lemon (Juice only); 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Optional, for a kick); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper

Whip up this incredibly easy and delicious garlic butter shrimp pasta in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this recipe combines succulent shrimp with al dente pasta in a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce. A hint of lemon and fresh parsley brightens the dish, making it a crowd-plepleaser everyone will love.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Ready to Serve

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

30g

Protein

45g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Close-up of Cooked Shrimp

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta and Shrimp in Skillet

Instructions

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Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Al dente pasta ensures a better texture when mixed with the sauce.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
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Be careful not to overcook shrimp, as they can become rubbery.

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Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
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Keep an eye on the garlic; burnt garlic can turn bitter.
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Add the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated and the sauce emulsifies slightly.
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Add the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated and the sauce emulsifies slightly.
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The pasta water helps create a silky, rich sauce.
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Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add fresh chopped parsley. Toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
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Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add fresh chopped parsley. Toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
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Garnish with extra parsley and a lemon wedge if desired.