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.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Rest Time 2 mins

Total Time 17 mins

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sauteing

Cuisine: American, Italian

Courses: Dinner, Main course

Difficulty: Beginner

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.

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.

Combine Everything:

8
Add cooked pasta to the shrimp pan, tossing well to coat.
9
Stir in grated parmesan (if using).

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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