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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp coated in garlic butter sauce tossed with pasta. Hot pasta absorbs the buttery sauce and aromatics.

25
min
4
servings
775
kcal
47.4g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Shrimp1.5 lbs
Pasta1 lb
Butter6 tbsp
Garlic8 cloves
Parmesan0.5 cup
Salt1 tsp
Parsley0.25 cup
Green onion2 stalks

Method

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2

Mince garlic and juice the lemon.

3

Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

4

While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.

5

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.

6

Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through; season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

7

Remove skillet from heat and stir in remaining 3 tbsp butter and lemon juice.

8

Add cooked pasta to the shrimp and toss gently, adding pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until the sauce coats the noodles.

9

Stir in grated Parmesan and adjust seasoning to taste.

10

Divide pasta between bowls and top with fresh parsley and sliced green onion.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories775 kcal
Protein47.4 g
Carbohydrate91.3 g
Fat23.9 g
Fibre5 g
Sodium1573.5 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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