Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp, creamy garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for a meal that’s both comforting and impressive. This quick recipe brings gourmet flavors to your home kitchen, making it ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions. With vibrant colors and rich aromas, this pasta dish will have everyone twirling their forks in anticipation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: In a large pot of salted water, cook linguine until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and half the butter. Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes each side).
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Create the Sauce: Pour in lemon juice and remaining butter; stir while scraping up any bits from the pan.
- Toss in Pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water; toss to combine.
- Finish with Cheese & Herbs: Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley, then toss gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg