Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe

This 20-minute garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe can be made in the comfort of your kitchen with simple ingredients and little effort. The plump fresh shrimps are tossed in a buttery, herb-infused sauce, folded into a pool of al dente pasta, and then topped with grated Parmesan cheese. A healthy, flavorful family-sized meal is now achievable in a quick and fool-proof way.

cook TIME 10 mins
prep TIME 10 mins
total TIME 20 mins

Course: Main CourseCuisine: American

Keyword: how to make shrimp pasta, shrimp pasta, shrimp pasta recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 454 kcal

Ingredients (15)

14.5 oz raw shrimp peeled and deveined, equals 26 oz unpeeled
14 oz cooked spaghetti
0.5 oz shredded parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp garlic minced
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp coriander chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

In a cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 4 tbsp minced garlic until fragrant (for about 30 seconds).

Add 14.5 oz peeled, deveined shrimp together with 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp lemon juice to the skillet. Cook until the shrimp turns pink (for about 1 minute).

Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and stir constantly for 3 minutes.

Add 14 oz cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Still until well combined (for 5 minutes).

Turn off the heat. Sprinkle 0.5 oz shredded parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 2 tbsp chopped coriander on top. Portion it out and serve hot.

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