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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe

This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick, restaurant-style dinner made with juicy shrimp, rich garlic butter sauce, and tender pasta. It’s perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for guests. Ready in about 30 minutes, this dish delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 225g pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
  • 1 lb 450g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions.
  2. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink.
  5. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  6. Melt remaining butter in the same skillet.
  7. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant.
  8. Pour in reserved pasta water and simmer briefly.
  9. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat in sauce.
  10. Return shrimp to skillet and mix gently.
  11. Stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon juice.
  12. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Recipe Notes:
Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp for best texture.
Do not overcook shrimp or they will become rubbery.
Pasta water helps create a silky sauce.
Add cream for a richer variation.
Adjust chili flakes to preferred spice level.
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