Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish with tender shrimp, buttery garlic sauce, and pasta—perfect for a fast but impressive dinner. 🍤🍝
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 8 oz Spaghetti (or linguine)
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ cup Chicken broth
- Juice of ½ Lemon
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
- Salt and Black pepper
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water.
- Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
2. Cook the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
- Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic.
- Cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Combine
- Add pasta and shrimp back to the skillet.
- Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
5. Finish
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.
Serve
Serve hot with:
- Garlic bread
- or a fresh Caesar salad.
✅ Tip: Do not overcook shrimp—they cook very quickly and should just turn pink and slightly firm.
If you want, I can also show you a 20-minute creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta that tastes like a restaurant dish. 🍤🍝
