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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta offers a rich and creamy experience that’s quick to prepare. With succulent shrimp, buttery sauce, and linguine, it’s perfect for busy nights and special gatherings alike.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) linguine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 pound (450 grams) raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (optional) or smoked paprika or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (40 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Boil water in a medium saucepan and add salt.
  • Cook linguine as per package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  • In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add shrimp, season, and cook until pink (3-4 minutes). Remove shrimp.
  • In the skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic.
  • Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan, stirring to combine. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
  • Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, add shrimp, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Thaw shrimp completely for even cooking.
Consider using half-and-half for a lighter version.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg