Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
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.
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.