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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with creamy sauce, golden edges, and fresh herbs in an elegant dish

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A restaurant-quality pasta dish with plump shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in under 30 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp 21-25 count, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 5 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
  2. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt 2 tbsp butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add shrimp in single layer and cook 90 seconds per side until pink. Remove to plate.
  5. Add remaining butter to skillet. Pour in wine if using and simmer 1 minute.
  6. Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  7. Add drained pasta to skillet with shrimp. Toss with 1/4 cup pasta water until glossy.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasoning.

Notes

For best results, use fresh shrimp and high-quality butter. Leftovers keep 2 days in fridge.