Garlic Butter Shrimp and Pasta Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp over Tender Spaghetti Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) spaghetti or linguine 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions: Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the cooked pasta. Toss with lemon juice, reserved pasta water, and Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the buttery pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 485 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #garlicbuttershrimp #shrimpandpasta #easyweeknightdinner #creamyshrimp #pastalovers #seafoodrecipes #quickdinners #garlicpasta #lemonshrimp #butterygoodness #shrimpdinner #pastaaddict #comfortfood #seafooddish #shrimpmeal #homecookedpasta #italianstylepasta #parsleygarnish #spicyshrimp #dinnerin25 This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Pasta is comfort food at its finest! Buttery, garlicky, and ready in just 25 minutes.