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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta - An easy peasy pasta dish that's simple, flavorful and hearty. And all you need is 20 min to whip this up!

 

An easy peasy pasta dish that’s simple, flavorful and hearty. And all you need is 20 min to whip this up!

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta - An easy peasy pasta dish that's simple, flavorful and hearty. And all you need is 20 min to whip this up!

Spring is here and it’s all about staying in, wearing your favorite sweatpants and cooking up some major comfort food. Specifically, 20 min quick comfort food with al dente pasta, quick pan-fried garlicky shrimp, and sneaked in greens, all topped with freshly grated Parmesan.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta - An easy peasy pasta dish that's simple, flavorful and hearty. And all you need is 20 min to whip this up!

And let me share with you again – this comes together lightening fast. You can whip up the garlicky, buttery shrimp so quickly while your pasta cooks through. And with wide, long strand fettuccine noodles, we have just enough space to coat all that silky buttery heavenly goodness. 

It’s the most perfect quick and easy dinner – for family, for friends, for company. All of the above. It’s all just so so good.

Tools For This Recipe

Large cast iron skillet

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen shrimp?

You can thaw frozen shrimp overnight, transferring it from the freezer to the fridge the day before. For a quick thaw, you can run them under cold water until completely thawed, about 5-10 minutes. Pat them dry as thoroughly as possible to remove any excess moisture (so they can brown nicely and evenly). 

What kind of pasta is best here?

Fresh or dried long strands of pasta such as fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti are all great options here.

I don’t like oregano. Can I substitute something else?

Absolutely! You can substitute thyme or rosemary (dried or fresh!) or any other herb of your choosing. And because dried herbs are often more potent/concentrated than fresh herbs, you need less when using dry. The correct ratio is 1 tablespoon fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon dried herbs.

What can I substitute for the baby arugula?

Baby spinach and kale are both nutrient-rich and great alternatives.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

An easy peasy pasta dish that's simple, flavorful and hearty. And all you need is 20 min to whip this up!
4.9 stars (146 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups baby arugula or spinach
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
  • Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Stir in pasta, arugula and Parmesan until arugula begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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