Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner!

Name: Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe: Quick & Delicious Dinner!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 250 grams Linguine Pasta (or any preferred pasta type); 300 grams Shrimp (peeled, deveined); 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (divided); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for heat); 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice; 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Reserved Pasta Water

Learn how to make this incredibly easy and delicious garlic butter shrimp pasta in under 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion. Follow along for step-by-step instructions and cooking tips.

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Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

35g

Protein

55g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Shrimp sizzling in the pan with garlic

Ingredients

Servings: 3

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

Pasta being tossed with shrimp and sauce

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Always salt your pasta water generously for flavor.
2
While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic; it can turn bitter.

3
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will become rubbery.
4
Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
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Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
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The pasta water helps create a silky sauce.
5
Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too dry, until well combined and coated. Serve immediately.
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Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too dry, until well combined and coated. Serve immediately.
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Garnish with extra fresh parsley or a lemon wedge.