Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a light yet indulgent dish that combines succulent shrimp with linguine, garlic, and a silky butter sauce, enhanced by fresh lemon juice and parsley.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Linguine or Spaghetti
- 1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 5 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and black pepper. In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter with olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, then add lemon juice and reserved pasta water.
- Add cooked linguine and shrimp back to the skillet, tossing to coat. Adjust with more pasta water if needed. Finish with parsley and Parmesan cheese, then serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Ensure the skillet is hot enough for a good sear on the shrimp. Adjust seasoning to taste.