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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Savor Every Bite of Bliss

Indulge in Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, an elegant yet comforting dish that's perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti or Linguine Choose your favorite pasta type
  • 1 tbsp Salt For seasoning pasta water
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Can swap with olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 slice Lemon Wedge For garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add large shrimp, seasoned with salt and red pepper flakes. Sauté until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Toss in drained pasta with a splash of reserved pasta water and mix gently to coat in sauce.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toss again. Adjust sauce consistency with more butter or pasta water if needed.
  6. Serve the pasta on plates topped with grated Parmesan and a lemon wedge on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low heat with a splash of pasta water.

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