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Light Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta in 15 Minutes

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A quick and easy shrimp pasta with a light garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is both comforting and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and a pinch of black pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When melted and sizzling, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and curled. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same pan. Let it melt, then add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Pour in the white wine (or broth) and let it bubble for about a minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and the lemon juice. Stir together and let simmer for another minute until slightly thickened and glossy.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the shrimp. Toss everything together with tongs until the pasta is well coated. If dry, add more pasta water a tablespoon at a time.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in the fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if using. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t walk away from the garlic; it burns quickly. Reserve pasta water for a silky sauce. For best results, use raw shrimp and thaw them yourself.

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Keywords: shrimp pasta, garlic butter shrimp, quick pasta, weeknight dinner, easy seafood pasta

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