Craving a quick, indulgent dinner? This 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta delivers! Succulent shrimp and tender pasta are tossed in a creamy, garlicky butter sauce—perfect for a fast, flavorful weeknight meal.
Why It’s a Must-Try
This pasta combines juicy shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce in just 15 minutes. It’s simple, delicious, and satisfying—ideal for busy nights with big taste.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Optional: parsley
How to Make It
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water per package (about 8-10 min). Drain, reserve 1/2 cup water.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2-3 min per side until pink. Remove.
- Sauté garlic 1 min, add cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Toss in pasta and shrimp, adding reserved water if needed. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Recipe Card: 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 420 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water 8-10 min. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup water.
- Melt butter in skillet, cook shrimp 2-3 min per side. Remove.
- Sauté garlic 1 min, add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper. Stir until creamy.
- Add pasta and shrimp, thin with reserved water if needed. Serve hot, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days.
- Swap cream for half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
