Garlic butter shrimp pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of succulent shrimp, garlic, butter, and pasta. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (about 225g) linguine or your favorite pasta
- 1 lb (about 450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and black pepper. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the pan and set them aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to let it brown too much.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and white wine (if using), scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and pick up any flavorful bits.
- Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan and toss to coat them in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until it is well coated with the garlic butter sauce and mixed with the shrimp.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta and toss again to combine.
- Serve the garlic butter shrimp pasta in individual plates or bowls, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy your delicious garlic butter shrimp pasta! Feel free to customize the recipe by adding vegetables like spinach, cherry tomatoes, or asparagus for extra flavor and nutrition.
