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Easy 20-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and delicious garlic butter shrimp pasta that comes together in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this light and flavorful dish uses simple ingredients and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225g) linguine or spaghetti
  • Salt (for pasta water)
  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Toss with garlic butter sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet. Add lemon juice and fresh parsley; toss gently until warmed through. Adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp; they should curl into a loose C shape. Reserve more pasta water than you think you need for a silky sauce. Work quickly at the end as the dish is best served immediately.

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