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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

This dish features tender shrimp cooked in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, served over al dente pasta. The sauce coats each strand with a rich, velvety texture, complemented by crisp shrimp and a flavorful finishing touch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti or your preferred pasta uncooked
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon lemon for juice and zest

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions; then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts and begins to foam.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly; it should turn golden but not burned.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and are opaque, with some crispy edges forming.
  5. Squeeze half the lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with lemon zest for fresh brightness, stirring to combine.
  6. Reduce the heat slightly and add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the shrimp, tossing gently to coat everything evenly with the garlic butter sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for color and flavor, and taste before adjusting seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon as needed.
  8. Serve the garlic butter shrimp pasta immediately, garnished with extra lemon wedges and parsley if desired, enjoying the aroma and rich, velvety sauce.

Notes

Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness.