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Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Close-up of Garlic Butter Shrimp with Pasta coated in a rich sauce and topped with parsley.
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A quick and simple recipe for shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce served over pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Do not overcook. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Pour the white wine or broth into the skillet and let it simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice.
  7. Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together briefly.
  9. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use linguine or spaghetti for the best coating with this sauce.
  • To prevent shrimp from becoming tough, cook them only until they just turn pink and curl slightly.
  • For a richer sauce, you can add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream with the lemon juice in step 6.

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