Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
70% authentic · Italian-American
A speedy and flavorful rendition of garlic butter shrimp, tossed with pasta for a satisfying weeknight meal. Ready in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- Spaghetti8 oz
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 lb
- Unsalted butter4 tbsp
- Garlic, minced5 cloves
- Red pepper flakes1/4 tsp
- Dry white wine1/4 cup
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Fresh parsley, chopped3 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
While pasta cooks, season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- 3
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp.
- 4
Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for 1 minute.
- 6
Add cooked spaghetti, shrimp, and chopped parsley to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a sauce.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
