Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
A simple, flavor-packed American recipe combining bold garlic-butter shrimp, tender pasta, and fresh greens. Quick to prepare and consistently satisfying for family meals or relaxed dinners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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 cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes 1 minute.
Add shrimp; cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, arugula, and half the Parmesan.
Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with shrimp mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Top with remaining Parmesan and parsley (if using).
Notes
Substitute shrimp with chicken breast or tofu for non-seafood options
Adjust garlic and red pepper flakes to taste
Use any long pasta based on availability
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