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Best 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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.

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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Rest Time: 2 mins Total Time: 17 mins
Servings 1
Estimated Cost $  12
Calories 490
Best Season Spring, Summer
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:
  • 8 oz Spaghetti (or any pasta of choice)
  • 1 tbsp Salt (for boiling water)
    • For the Shrimp:
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika (for extra flavor)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
    Cook the Pasta:
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes).
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
    4. Prepare the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
  4. While the pasta cooks, heat butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  5. Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes per side until shrimp turns pink.
  7. Stir in lemon juice and reserved pasta water, then simmer for 1 minute.
    8. Combine Everything:
  8. Add cooked pasta to the shrimp pan, tossing well to coat.
  9. Stir in grated parmesan (if using).
    10. Serve & Enjoy:
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan.
  11. 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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