Quick, Easy & Irresistibly Delicious!
A 15-minute meal that tastes like a restaurant-quality dish! This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is made with juicy, garlicky shrimp tossed in a flavorful butter sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta. It’s simple, quick, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Best 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Description
Tender shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and tossed with spaghetti in a light, flavorful sauce. This quick and easy pasta recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike.
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
For the Shrimp:
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add spaghetti and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes).
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Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
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While the pasta cooks, heat butter in a large pan over medium heat.
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Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add shrimp, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes per side until shrimp turns pink.
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Stir in lemon juice and reserved pasta water, then simmer for 1 minute.
Combine Everything:
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Add cooked pasta to the shrimp pan, tossing well to coat.
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Stir in grated parmesan (if using).
Serve & Enjoy:
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Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan.
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Serve warm and enjoy this quick and easy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 490kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Saturated Fat 7g35%
- Cholesterol 220mg74%
- Sodium 680mg29%
- Potassium 270mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 58g20%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 32g64%
- Iron 2.1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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