Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, a quick and easy recipe that brings restaurant-quality dining to your home in just 35 minutes! This elegant dish features tender, juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes, white wine, and zesty lemon juice. Tossed with al dente spaghetti, fresh parsley, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, every bite is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and creamy flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner party centerpiece, this one-pan recipe is as simple as it is irresistible. Perfectly seasoned and bursting with fresh ingredients, Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta delivers bold flavor and cozy comfort in every forkful.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Spaghetti
• 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup White wine
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until aldente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the white wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.

Step 6

Stir in the lemon juice, mixing well to combine with the sauce.

Step 7

Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. If the pasta seems dry, add a little pasta water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 8

Add the shrimp back to the skillet with the pasta and gently toss to combine until heated through.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Toss to combine all ingredients well.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1094.2 grams (1094.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1938

Total Fat 96.40g	124%
Saturated Fat 42.20g	211%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1050mg	350%
Sodium 3922mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 117.10g	43%
Dietary Fiber 7.30g	26%
Total Sugars 5.40g
Protein 146.50g	293%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 721mg	55%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1610mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.1%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 24.4%