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Flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Herbs

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A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp pasta with fresh herbs that is perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features tender shrimp cooked in a rich yet light garlic butter sauce, tossed with al dente angel hair pasta and fresh parsley and basil.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
  • 8 ounces angel hair or linguine pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions until just al dente, about 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbly, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 1.5 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, then add minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir continuously for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Quickly add lemon zest and juice to the pan, stirring to combine.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Add chopped parsley and basil. Toss everything together gently, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce as needed.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Pat shrimp dry before cooking to avoid steaming. Use medium heat to melt butter to prevent burning the garlic. Reserve some pasta water to help the sauce cling to the noodles. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or olive oil and omit Parmesan or use plant-based cheese. For gluten-free, use brown rice or chickpea pasta.

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