Description
Indulge in the perfect harmony of flavors with our quick and delightful Buttery Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe. Elevate your Monday evenings effortlessly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Spaghetti Noodles
- 1 lb Medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp Freshly ground pepper
- 8 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 Large garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan
- 1 cup Pasta water
Instructions
- Season shrimp with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper.
- Melt 8 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 large minced garlic cloves to the melted butter, stirring frequently until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Introduce seasoned shrimp into the skillet, stirring occasionally until they turn pink (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove the cooked shrimp and set them aside for the final steps of the recipe.
Spaghetti and Sauce Assembly:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 8 oz of spaghetti noodles for 1 minute less than the package instructions.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water for later use.
- Stir the cooked spaghetti into the buttery garlic sauce, gradually adding the reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Reintroduce the cooked shrimp to the pot along with 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful symphony of flavors in your Buttery Garlic Shrimp Pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Weeknight Meals