Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
A delightful dish combining succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, tossed with al dente pasta. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté the shrimp: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until pink, then remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant but not burned.
- Combine everything: Return shrimp to the skillet, add pasta and reserved water, along with lemon juice. Toss until heated through.
- Serve and garnish: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and Parmesan, and enjoy!
Notes
Do not overcook the shrimp; they should be pink and opaque. Fresh garlic is preferable for the best flavor.