Buttery Shrimp and Pasta
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Buttery Shrimp and Pasta dish, a quick and elegant recipe perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Tender linguine is coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce with a hint of red pepper heat, brightened by freshly squeezed lemon juice. Juicy, pan-seared shrimp take center stage, while grated Parmesan and fresh parsley add a finishing touch of richness and freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan meal is as comforting as it is impressive, making it a must-try for pasta and seafood lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 cups pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the rest.
While the pasta is cooking, pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season them with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice, remaining salt, and black pepper. Gradually add the reserved pasta water to the skillet, stirring to create a smooth sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the buttery sauce.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently mix with the pasta.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan or parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1885 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.3 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1120 mg | 373% | |
| Sodium | 4148 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.9 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 153.2 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 912 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1574 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
