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Shrimp Meal Ideas

This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a garlicky butter sauce and tossed with spaghetti for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 320 grams spaghetti, dry
  • 500 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined If using frozen shrimp, thaw and pat dry before cooking.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, adjust to spice preference.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 50 grams chopped fresh parsley
  • 25 grams grated Parmesan cheese For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 colander
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 tongs or spatula
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti in a colander.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high, add shrimp, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and olive oil. Pour in cooked spaghetti and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
  5. Add shrimp back to the skillet. Sprinkle lemon zest and pour lemon juice over the pasta. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until well mixed, adding more reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Remove from heat. Sprinkle chopped parsley and grated Parmesan over the pasta. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute linguine or fettuccine for the spaghetti if desired.
For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes when adding the garlic.
If using frozen shrimp, thaw and pat dry before cooking.
Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.