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Quick Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A fast and satisfying dinner recipe featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy garlic butter sauce tossed with pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large size)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces (225g) fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, optional pinch

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225g) of pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup (120ml) pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet. Once melted, pour in 1 cup heavy cream and stir to combine. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Return shrimp to skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss together. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen sauce if needed.
  8. Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese improves flavor significantly. Lemon juice balances richness. Optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick.

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