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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic and butter, combined with al dente pasta and topped with toasted breadcrumbs or herbs. The final dish has a rich, buttery sauce coating the pasta and shrimp, with contrasting textures of tender seafood and crispy toppings for an inviting, rustic presentation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta (e.g., linguine or spaghetti) uncooked
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro or parsley chopped, optional for garnish
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs for topping, optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat; add the peeled shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and are opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic and butter to the same pan; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and the butter has melted, creating a fragrant garlic butter base.
  4. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan, tossing gently to coat them in the garlicky butter mixture; cook together for another 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Stir in the drained pasta, tossing well to coat the noodles evenly with the garlic butter and shrimp juices, creating a glossy, flavorful sauce.
  6. In a small skillet, toast the breadcrumbs over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle over the pasta for added crunch and flavor.
  7. Season everything with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, then garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.
  8. Serve the garlic butter shrimp pasta hot, with optional extra herbs or breadcrumbs on top for garnish, and enjoy the comforting blend of flavors and textures.