Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish made with juicy shrimp, a rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner!
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet.
3️⃣ In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4️⃣ Pour in chicken broth (or white wine) and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
5️⃣ Add cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Stir in Parmesan and parsley.
6️⃣ Serve warm with extra Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
✔️ Use fresh or frozen shrimp—just thaw before cooking.
✔️ Substitute pasta with zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
✔️ Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 30g