Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe is a deliciously easy meal featuring juicy shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce over tender pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in red pepper flakes (optional), then add cooked pasta, shrimp, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
- Mix in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and extra Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute gluten-free pasta if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
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