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2 bowls of pasta with shrimp and parsley on top.
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Butter Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

This butter garlic shrimp spaghetti is deliciously buttery and garlicky, made with sweet, juicy shrimp and no cream at all.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Danielle Wolter

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried spaghetti cooked al dente and pasta water reserved
  • 8 ounces medium to large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • Fresh lemon for serving
  • Parsley for serving
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter and let melt.
  • Add the shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side, until opaque and pink on the outside. Remove and set aside.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, pepper, salt, chili flakes and lemon zest. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the wine and cook for 3-5 minutes to allow the alcohol to burn off.
  • Add the stock and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Adjust salt to taste of needed.
  • Add the shrimp and pasta in and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thin, add a couple tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  • Remove and serve garnished with chopped parsley, fresh lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  1. Make sure the pasta is cooked al dente so it does not get soggy when tossed back in with the sauce.
  2. Substitute chicken broth for the wine if needed.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before cooking. This ensures they cook faster on the outside without overcooking in the middle.
  4. Use pre-made sous vide shrimp to toss into this dish.
  5. Substitute any type of pasta for the spaghetti - as long as it's cooked al dente.
  6. Prep all the ingredients before starting the recipe to make sure the recipe goes smoothly and quickly.
  7. Reserve of cup of the pasta water when cooking the pasta. If your sauce is too thin, stir in a little pasta water at a time while simmering to allow it to thicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 5ounces | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg