Juicy shrimp tossed in garlicky butter sauce with tender pasta and a hint of lemon. Simple ingredients, BIG flavor.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 15–20 minutes
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Total: ~30 minutes
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Servings: 4
🍳 Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 tbsp olive oil
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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½ cup reserved pasta water
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook Pasta
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Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
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Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Cook Shrimp
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Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a skillet.
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Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
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Remove and set aside.
3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce
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In the same pan, melt remaining butter.
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Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 30 seconds.
4. Combine
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Add pasta, shrimp, pasta water, and lemon juice.
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Toss gently until coated and glossy.
5. Finish
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in Parmesan and parsley.
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Adjust seasoning.
🍽 Flavor & Texture
✔ Buttery & garlicky
✔ Juicy shrimp
✔ Silky pasta coating
✔ Light lemon finish
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Creamy version: Add ½ cup heavy cream
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Extra cheesy: Add more Parmesan
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Spicy: Increase chili flakes
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Low-carb: Use zucchini noodles
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Add-ins: Spinach, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
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Calories: 520
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Protein: 32g
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Carbs: 48g
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Fat: 22g
