One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a luxurious and flavorful one-pot meal with this Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe. Creamy, garlicky, and packed with succulent shrimp, this dish is a perfect combination of elegance and ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 pound of linguine or fettuccine pasta, dried
Shrimp:
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Butter:
- ½ cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter
Garlic:
- 6–8 cloves of garlic, minced
Chicken Broth:
- 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
Heavy Cream:
- ½ cup of heavy cream
White Wine (Optional):
- ½ cup of dry white wine
Lemon Juice:
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
Red Pepper Flakes (Optional):
- ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes
Fresh Parsley:
- ¼ cup of fresh parsley, chopped
Parmesan Cheese:
- ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and Black Pepper:
- To taste
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic and Shrimp: In a large skillet, sauté garlic and shrimp until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Deglaze with White Wine: If using, add and simmer to evaporate alcohol.
- Add Broth, Pasta, and Butter: Combine and bring to boil.
- Simmer and Cook Pasta: Cover and simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in Cream, Parmesan, and Lemon Juice: Add and stir until creamy.
- Return Shrimp and Finish: Fold in shrimp and heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase red pepper flakes.
- Ensure not to overcook the shrimp for a tender texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, One-Pot Pasta, Creamy Shrimp Pasta
