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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe 15 Minutes Easy and Delicious

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A quick and easy shrimp pasta recipe featuring a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender shrimp and perfectly cooked pasta with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces (225g) spaghetti or linguine
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken or vegetable broth (optional)

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225g) spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions (usually 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup (120ml) of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat 1 pound (450g) peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted and hot, add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds—don’t let the garlic burn!
  4. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken or vegetable broth (optional). Stir to combine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen sauce if needed.
  6. Add the lemon juice from half a lemon and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Add drained pasta and cooked shrimp back into the skillet. Toss everything together gently to coat pasta in the garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure even searing. Avoid burning garlic by stirring constantly and keeping heat moderate. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Start cooking shrimp halfway through pasta cooking time for best timing. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or dairy-free spread. Frozen shrimp must be fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.

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Keywords: shrimp pasta, garlic butter shrimp, quick dinner, easy pasta recipe, weeknight meal, seafood pasta, 15 minute recipe

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