Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: A Quick and Flavorful Dinner Delight

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish loaded with juicy shrimp and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or when you’re craving something irresistibly flavorful!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins

🍳 Cook Time: 15 mins

👥 Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
• ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Sauté the Shrimp:

• While the pasta cooks, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

• In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining butter and olive oil.
• Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
• Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly for about 2-3 minutes.

4. Combine Pasta and Shrimp:

• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce, tossing to coat. Add a bit of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs loosening.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, and toss everything together until well combined.

5. Serve:

• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Tips:

• Add More Flavor: Squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the pasta just before serving for a fresh zing.
• Spice It Up: Add extra red pepper flakes if you like more heat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 portion (about 300g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4

Vitamin D | 4%
Calcium | 25%
Iron | 15%
Potassium | 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is quick, flavorful, and comforting, making it an ideal meal for any pasta lover. Enjoy! 🍤🍝