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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Karen Tedesco
20-minute recipe for the best garlic butter shrimp pasta. This incredibly tasty "scampi" is made with sauteed shrimp in a spicy garlic butter sauce with tomatoes and fresh herbs.
4.7 from 60 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Seafood
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 448 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound (450 g) linguine, spaghetti or your favorite long pasta shape
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound (450 ) jumbo or extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pint (475 g) cherry or grape tomatoes cut into halves or quarters
  • 1 tablespoon garlic grated on a Microplane or very finely chopped garlic about 2-3 plump cloves
  • 6 tablespoons (90 g) butter salted or unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 cup (30 g) finely chopped fresh parsley or 1/4 cup each chopped parsley and basil
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
 

  • Bring a large (5 or 6 quarts) pot of water to a boil and season with 3 tablespoons kosher salt.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente (usually about 11 minutes). Scoop 1/2 cup of the pasta water out of the pot and set aside, then drain the pasta and transfer to a bowl.
  • While the pasta is cooking, pat the shimp with a paper towel to dry them. Sprinkle lightly with salt on both sides.
  • Put a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the oil. When it starts to shimmer, add the shrimp in one layer. Cook 2 minutes, then turn them over and continue cooking until they turn pink and opaque, about 1 more minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, butter and chili to the pan and stir. When the butter is melted, add 2 or 3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and swirl around until saucy (add more if needed, a tablespoon at a time).
  • Pour the shrimp and sauce over the pasta. Top with the parsley and Parmesan cheese to taste. Toss gently and serve. Enjoy!

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Notes

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the finished dish for an extra spark of acid and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 448kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 36gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 297mgSodium: 795mgPotassium: 529mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1900IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 375mgIron: 5mg