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Easy 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp pasta that comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish uses simple ingredients to deliver restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225g) pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
  • 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining. Do not rinse the pasta.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Add drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss well to coat. Pour in reserved pasta water and lemon juice. Toss vigorously for about 1 minute until the sauce emulsifies and clings to the pasta.
  6. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet. Gently toss for another 30 seconds until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and a crack of black pepper.

Notes

For a richer sauce, add 1 tablespoon of cold cubed butter at the end and swirl off the heat. Reserve more pasta water than needed to adjust sauce consistency. Work quickly and have all ingredients prepped before starting.

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Keywords: garlic butter shrimp pasta, quick pasta, weeknight dinner, shrimp recipe, 15 minute meal

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