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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Published: May 17, 2022 / Updated: Mar 15, 2023 by Amy / Leave a Comment

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    Garlic butter shrimp pasta in a bowl.

    This Garlic Butter Shrimp pasta recipe is an easy and inexpensive dish for any day of the week.

    Juicy sautéed shrimp are tossed in a tasty garlic butter sauce that comes together in under 20 minutes!

    Pasta with garlic butter shrimp in a bowl.

    This easy pasta recipe is perfect for families on a budget that are looking to create a healthy, satisfying dinner.

    For around $10, a family of four can enjoy a restaurant quality dinner, at a fraction of the price!

    Check out the simple ingredients you need to get this meal on the table!

    Ingredients needed

    • pasta (any shape)
    • raw shrimp
    • butter
    • garlic
    • spinach
    • parmesan cheese
    • red pepper flakes
    • salt and pepper

    How to make garlic butter shrimp pasta

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain well.

    While the pasta is boiling, peel and devein the shrimp and remove tails. Wash the shrimp under cold water and then pat dry with a towel.

    Toss the shrimp in salt, black pepper and garlic powder and set aside.

    Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.

    Add the minced garlic and cracked red pepper to the saucepan and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.

    Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.

    Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the drained pasta, grated parmesan cheese and spinach.

    Toss to coat the pasta with the garlic butter. Serve and enjoy!

    Tips for success

    • Clean the shrimp and be sure to remove the outer shell, the tail, as well as the vein.
    • If you are using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw them out and allow them to dry before seasoning. Lay them onto a towel and pat them dry if you are short on time.
    • When shrimp overcook, they become tough and chewy. Once the shrimp turn opaque in color, in the pan, it's time to move on to the next step in the recipe.
    Pasta with garlic butter shrimp  bowl with spoon.

    How to store

    If you have leftovers, store them in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them on the stove in a saucepan or in the microwave.

    More easy pasta recipes

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    • lobster mac and cheese
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    • blackened shrimp and cheese ravioli
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    A bowl of pasta with garlic butter shrimp.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Amy Duska
    This Garlic Butter Shrimp pasta recipe is an easy and inexpensive dish for any day of the week. Juicy quick-sauteed shrimp are tossed in a tasty garlic butter sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 538 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz. pasta any shape
    • 1 lb. shrimp
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 8 tablespoons butter divided
    • 4 teaspoons minced garlic about 4-5 garlic cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon cracked red pepper flakes
    • 2 cups spinach
    • ¼ cup parmesan grated

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions and drain well.
    • While the pasta is boiling, peel and devein the shrimp and remove tails. Wash the shrimp under cold water and then pat them dry with a towel. Toss the shrimp in salt, black pepper and garlic powder and set aside.
    • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cracked red pepper to the saucepan and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the drained pasta, grated parmesan cheese and spinach. Toss to coat the pasta with the garlic butter. Serve and enjoy!
    • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    Keyword garlic butter shrimp pasta, garlic shrimp pasta
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