Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic butter shrimp pasta is a delectable dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly enveloped in al dente pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. It’s quick to prepare and offers a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté the shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine everything: Add remaining butter and cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. If needed, add reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Finish: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider tossing in spinach or cherry tomatoes. Swap shrimp for chicken or your favorite protein for variation.