Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
This garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe is a quick and easy dish featuring juicy shrimp tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon, served over perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful shrimp pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant meals at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 400g (14 oz) pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 450g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- ook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add red pepper flakes (if using), then stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss in the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and parmesan if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp—they become rubbery quickly.Pasta water helps create a silky, well-balanced sauce.Adjust lemon and garlic to taste for brightness and depth.
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