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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: 7 Secrets for the Perfect Easy Dinner


  • Author: Nouna
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A luxurious yet simple Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your table in less than 20 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Linguine or Spaghetti
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Sear shrimp in olive oil and some butter for 2 minutes per side; remove and set aside.
  3. Melt remaining butter, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
  4. Whisk in lemon juice, zest, and pasta water to create a sauce.
  5. Toss pasta and shrimp back into the sauce with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

High in protein, ready in 20 minutes, uses simple pantry staples, and offers a sophisticated flavor profile.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520 kcal