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A close-up shot of glossy spaghetti tossed with tender pink shrimp, minced parsley, and lemon zest, coated in a buttery garlic sauce.

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful meal combining juicy shrimp, spaghetti, and a buttery garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti
Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley fresh
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice. Let simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any bits from the pan.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley. Serve immediately topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce. You can also use zucchini noodles for a low-carb version.