Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Pasta
This easy garlic butter shrimp and pasta features tender shrimp and al dente spaghetti tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, this restaurant-quality dinner combines simple ingredients for maximum flavor.
Print Pin Servings: 5
Calories: 585kcal
Cost: $30
Equipment
- Large pasta pot
- Colander
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Sharp knife for mincing garlic
- Microplane or cheese grater for Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
Prepare Shrimp:
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Make Sauce:
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 1 minute
- Add shrimp, cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink
- Remove shrimp from pan
Finish Dish:
- Add wine and lemon juice to pan, simmer 2-3 minutes
- Return shrimp to pan
- Add cooked pasta and toss to combine
- Add pasta water as needed for desired sauce consistency
- Stir in parsley and Parmesan
Notes
- Don't overcook the shrimp
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor
- Reserve pasta water for silky sauce
- Serve immediately for best results
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 890mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g