Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a simple yet fancy meal packed with juicy shrimp, garlic, and buttery noodles. Quick, tasty, and perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz 225g linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb 450g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil optional, for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter (and olive oil if using) over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.