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Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Garlic Shrimp Pasta
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A quick and flavorful Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe featuring tender shrimp sautéed in garlic butter sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in under 20 minutes, it combines simple ingredients and vibrant flavors for a delicious weeknight meal that’s easy to customize and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Pasta

  • 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine

Sauce and Seasoning

  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Optional Garnish

  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and set pasta aside.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking gently while stirring frequently until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes. Take care not to burn the garlic.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
  4. Combine Pasta and Shrimp: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the shrimp and garlic sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce that coats the pasta and shrimp evenly.
  5. Finish with Fresh Touches: Remove from heat, then stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the shrimp; remove them from heat as soon as they’re pink to avoid a rubbery texture.
  • Use fresh garlic for a sweeter, more vibrant flavor than pre-minced options.
  • Reserve pasta water to help create a perfect sauce texture that clings to pasta and shrimp.
  • Use a large sauté pan or skillet for even cooking and easy tossing of ingredients.
  • Cook garlic over medium or medium-low heat to prevent burning.

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Keywords: garlic shrimp pasta, quick shrimp pasta, garlic butter shrimp, easy shrimp dinner, weeknight pasta, seafood pasta, Italian pasta recipe

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