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EASY Shrimp Pasta

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This easy shrimp pasta is a quick and delicious recipe featuring tender shrimp, perfectly cooked pasta, and a light garlic butter or lemon wine sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or date night dinners. Customizable with cream, tomatoes, or herbs, it’s a satisfying and elegant one-pan meal.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
  • 3/4 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (plus more if needed)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice or white wine
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil
  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • Optional: 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • Optional: 2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
  5. Deglaze with lemon juice or white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
  6. Return shrimp and pasta to the skillet with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss everything together.
  7. Adjust seasoning. Stir in herbs, Parmesan, and optional add-ins like tomatoes or cream. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the shrimp—remove from heat once pink and firm.
  • Add a splash of cream for a creamy variation.
  • Incorporate spinach, cherry tomatoes, or sun-dried tomatoes for more flavor and color.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if preferred.
  • Make it dairy-free by skipping cheese and using olive oil instead of butter.

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