Description
Succulent garlic butter shrimp pasta brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to your dinner table with silky noodles and tender seafood. Rich butter sauce and perfectly seasoned shrimp create a delightful meal that will satisfy seafood and pasta enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta al dente according to package guidelines, carefully preserving a half cup of starchy cooking liquid for later use.
- Select a spacious skillet and warm olive oil over medium temperature. Introduce seasoned shrimp, cooking swiftly until they transform into a vibrant pink hue, approximately 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer perfectly cooked shrimp to a separate plate, maintaining their warmth and succulence.
- Within the same skillet, gently melt butter and introduce minced garlic, allowing aromatics to develop for roughly 60 seconds.
- Pour white wine into the skillet, allowing liquid to simmer and reduce, concentrating flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate cooked pasta into the skillet, combining with reserved pasta water to create a silky, cohesive sauce.
- Reintroduce seared shrimp to the pan, ensuring even distribution throughout the dish.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and freshly chopped parsley, thoroughly mixing to integrate all components.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with additional salt and pepper as necessary.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with extra parsley and Parmesan cheese for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Always save some starchy pasta water to help create a silky, clingy sauce that perfectly coats every single shrimp and noodle.
- Watch carefully when cooking shrimp to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery; they’re done when they turn pink and curl slightly.
- For a deeper taste profile, briefly marinate shrimp in garlic and herbs before cooking to infuse more intense flavors into the seafood.
- Swap regular pasta with gluten-free or whole wheat options, and use lactose-free butter for those with dietary restrictions while maintaining the recipe’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg