15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Buttery garlic shrimp tossed with linguine, lemon, and chili flakes. the pasta you make when you forgot to plan dinner and want to look like you did.
- Total time:
- 15 min
- Servings:
- 4
- Per serving:
- 480 kcal
- Cost per serving:
- $4.50
- Difficulty:
- easy
Step-by-step
Boil salted water and cook pasta to one minute under package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes, cook 30 seconds. do not brown.
Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 90 seconds per side until pink and just opaque.
Add drained pasta, lemon juice, zest, and ½ cup pasta water. Toss until glossy. Splash more water if dry.
Off heat: parsley and salt. Taste and adjust. Serve immediately.
Cook's tip
Overcooked shrimp is rubbery and sad. Pull them the moment they curl into a C.
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Refrigerate up to 2 days.
Freezer: Do not freeze.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 28g
- Carbs
- 58g
- Fat
- 16g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sat Fat
- 8g
- Sodium
- 680mg
Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes. Thaw under cold running water for 5 minutes and pat very dry. Wet shrimp will steam instead of sear.
Is this gluten-free with rice pasta?
Yes, swap linguine for a gluten-free pasta. Texture is excellent.
Reviews
Tola O.
3 days ago
Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.
✓ Would make again
Marcus B.
1 week ago
First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.
✓ Would make again
Aisha K.
2 weeks ago
Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.
✓ Would make again
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