Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta (Printer View)

Shrimp pasta in rich garlic butter sauce, ready fast for a satisfying meal bursting with flavor.

# What you'll need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
02 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - Salt to taste
08 - Black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Cook spaghetti noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until pink and opaque. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter to the skillet. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return shrimp to skillet and add cooked pasta. Toss with garlic butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
05 - Transfer pasta to plates. Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses just a handful of staple ingredients found in most kitchens
  • On the table faster than you can order takeout
  • Elevates an everyday weeknight with elegance yet stays super simple
  • Cleanup is a breeze with only one skillet needed
02 -
  • Shrimp delivers lean protein and cooks in minutes
  • The sauce&s magic comes from melting Parmesan and pasta water
  • Lemon wakes up every flavor and acts as natural seasoning
03 -
  • To avoid sticky pasta add it directly to the pan without rinsing.
  • Always undercook shrimp slightly as residual heat finishes the job. Use more lemon and cheese at the table for personalizing each serving. One thing I always remind myself is to have everything chopped and measured before starting so the process is seamless and the shrimp never gets overcooked.
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