Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Name: Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined (Large or jumbo shrimp recommended); 8 ounces Pasta (Spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine work best); 4-5 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (About 4 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 piece Lemon (Juiced); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Optional, for a bit of heat)

This quick and easy recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is perfect for a weeknight meal. Featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce and tossed with al dente pasta, it's a flavorful dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy individuals.

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Shrimp searing in a pan

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

30g

Protein

45g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Garlic butter sauce simmering

Ingredients

Servings: 3

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

Pasta and shrimp tossed together in the pan

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Generously salt your pasta water for flavorful pasta.
2
While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
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While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
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Drying the shrimp helps them sear better and achieve a nicer texture.
3
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned 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 the seasoned shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
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Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook shrimp in batches if necessary.
4
Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Keep a close eye on the garlic as it can burn quickly.
5
Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat.
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Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat.
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The pasta water helps create a silky sauce that clings to the pasta.
6
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and toss everything together until well combined.
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Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and toss everything together until well combined.
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Add lemon juice at the end to brighten the flavors.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor and color.