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One Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta (Ready in 20 Minutes!)

A quick and easy one pan garlic butter shrimp pasta recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this dish features juicy shrimp, a rich garlic butter sauce, and tender pasta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz Linguine or Spaghetti
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 6 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Dry White Wine Such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. Can substitute with chicken broth.
  • 1 Lemon Juiced and zested
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet A 12-inch skillet or larger is recommended.
  • 1 Colander

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water. Bring to a simmer. Add the cooked pasta, shrimp, fresh parsley, and lemon zest back to the pan. Toss to combine, adding more pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 30gFat: 20gFiber: 3g

Notes

Tip 1: Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the shrimp; cook in batches if necessary to ensure they sear rather than steam.
Tip 2: The starchy pasta water is the secret ingredient for a perfect sauce. Don't forget to reserve it!
Tip 3: For an extra layer of flavor, add a tablespoon of capers with the garlic.
Keyword one pan pasta,shrimp scampi,weeknight dinner

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