Description
Succulent garlic butter shrimp pasta brings Mediterranean coastal charm right to dinner tables. Delicate shrimp nestled in silky sauce over tender noodles delivers restaurant-quality comfort you’ll savor with each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Carbohydrates:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare pasta al dente following package guidelines, carefully preserving 1/2 cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for seafood preparation.
- Introduce seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet, cooking swiftly for 2-3 minutes until achieving a vibrant pink coloration and slight curl, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat and gently melt butter, allowing it to become golden and fragrant.
- Infuse the butter with minced garlic, stirring continuously for approximately 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors without burning.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for optional heat and complexity, creating a nuanced flavor profile.
- Reintroduce cooked pasta and seared shrimp into the skillet, delicately combining with reserved pasta water to create a silky, cohesive sauce.
- Incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese and finely chopped parsley, tossing ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, ensuring balanced flavors.
- Present immediately, garnishing with bright lemon wedges and additional Parmesan for enhanced visual appeal and taste.
Notes
- Perfectly time the shrimp cooking to prevent rubbery texture by watching for pink color and slight curl.
- Reserve pasta water strategically to create silky sauce that helps ingredients cling together seamlessly.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicy preferences without overwhelming other flavors.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by substituting regular pasta with zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg