Description
A luxurious yet simple Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your table in less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Sear shrimp in olive oil and some butter for 2 minutes per side; remove and set aside.
- Melt remaining butter, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Whisk in lemon juice, zest, and pasta water to create a sauce.
- 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