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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe for a Quick and Delicious Meal

A quick and delicious meal combining garlic, butter, and shrimp with perfectly cooked pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Parmesan Cheese
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with shrimp. Pour in reserved pasta water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to your preference.