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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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This easy garlic butter shrimp pasta is a quick, 20-minute dinner featuring buttery noodles, juicy shrimp, and punchy garlic. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering comfort and bold flavor with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine (or any long pasta)
  • Salt, for boiling water
  • 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tbsp)
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter with 2 tbsp olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and slightly curled. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes if desired. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  5. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet and let it melt. Toss in cooked pasta and reserved pasta water, stirring to coat noodles in the garlic butter sauce. Squeeze in lemon juice.
  6. Return shrimp to the pan. Add chopped parsley and grated Parmesan (if using), tossing gently until everything is combined and heated through. Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed.
  7. Plate the pasta, top with extra parsley, more Parmesan, and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF pasta. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and skip Parmesan. Don’t overcook shrimp; reserve pasta water for a silky sauce. Add veggies like cherry tomatoes or spinach for variation. Leftovers keep 2 days in the fridge; reheat gently with a splash of water.

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