DINNER IN 20 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Cook spaghetti and reserve some pasta water.
DINNER IN 20 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
FISH · DINNER
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe with pasta, shrimp, and butter. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Total time20 min
YieldServes 2
DietFish & Seafood
Shopping8 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients
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Method
4 steps · about 20 minutes total
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Step 2
Melt butter and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side.
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Step 3
Add garlic for 30 seconds, then lemon juice.
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Step 4
Toss in spaghetti with a splash of pasta water. Finish with parsley.
Before you serve
Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.
Cooking notes
Reserve a little pasta water before draining; a splash can help loosen and coat the sauce.
Seafood cooks quickly, so watch the final minutes closely and follow local food-safety guidance.
Garlic cooks quickly; keep the heat moderate to avoid burning it and turning it bitter.
Good to know
Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
Yes. A similar short pasta can usually be swapped for another short shape, while spaghetti-style pasta works best with sauces designed to coat long strands.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.
About this recipe
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a dinner idea built around pasta, shrimp, butter, and garlic. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 20 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.
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