30 Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Indulge in this quick and flavorful 30 minute garlic butter shrimp pasta, where succulent shrimp meet perfectly cooked pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish is a culinary delight that transforms your kitchen into an Italian bistro in just half an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, every bite bursts with flavor and freshness, ensuring satisfaction at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Combine: Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with shrimp. Add reserved pasta water and lemon juice, mixing gently until well combined.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - Use large shrimp for even cooking. - Swap shrimp for chicken or vegetables for a different twist. - Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.