Garlic Butter Shrimp PastaRecipe
Indulge in a luxurious and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta that’s quick and easy to whip up. With succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a buttery garlic sauce, this dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup pasta water (reserved)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Optional: freshly grated Parmesan, extra lemon wedges
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Season and sear shrimp in olive oil and butter until just cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in butter. Add pasta, water, lemon zest, and juice. Toss together.
- Combine: Return shrimp to the pan, toss to coat. Garnish with parsley, Parmesan, and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Dish out hot and enjoy with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Freshly grated Parmesan adds a rich and cheesy finish to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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