15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water per package (about 8-10 min). Drain, reserve 1/2 cup water.
2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2-3 min per side until pink. Remove.
3. Sauté garlic 1 min, add cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
4. 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

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water 8-10 min. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup water.
2. Melt butter in skillet, cook shrimp 2-3 min per side. Remove.
3. Sauté garlic 1 min, add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper. Stir until creamy.
4. 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.