Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

 INTRODUCTION

This delicious plate of Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a classic comfort dish that combines tender spaghetti with juicy, golden-seared shrimp tossed in a rich garlic-butter sauce. Simple yet elegant, it’s a restaurant-quality meal made easily at home. The flavors of garlic, butter, lemon, and herbs blend perfectly with the shrimp, creating a creamy and savory pasta that everyone will love.

 Ingredients

• 300g spaghetti

• 400g shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika (optional)

• ½ tsp chili flakes

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• ½ lemon (juice)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Fresh parsley, chopped

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

• Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente.

• Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.

2. Cook the shrimp

• Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan.

• Add shrimp, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika.

• Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly crispy.

• Remove and set aside.

3. Make the garlic butter sauce

• In the same pan, melt remaining butter.

• Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).

• Add chili flakes, lemon juice, and a little pasta water to loosen the sauce.

4. Combine everything

• Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss well.

• Add Parmesan and mix.

• Return shrimp to the pan and combine gently.

• Garnish with chopped parsley.

 CONCLUSION

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its rich garlic-butter sauce, tender pasta, and perfectly seasoned shrimp, it’s guaranteed to impress anyone at the table. Enjoy it hot with extra Parmesan for a truly irresistible meal!