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Quick Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta perfect for busy weeknights, combining succulent shrimp with a luscious buttery garlic cream sauce tossed with linguine.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
  • 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta (225 g)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces linguine and cook according to package instructions (usually 9-11 minutes) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the rest.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour in 1 cup heavy cream. Stir gently, scraping up any browned bits.
  6. Simmer cream for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Return shrimp to skillet. Add cooked pasta and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Toss everything together carefully. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure a good sear. Use room temperature butter to prevent burning garlic. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Remove shrimp as soon as they turn pink to avoid rubbery texture. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated.

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