Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

 Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

This classic shrimp pasta comes together in just minutes, offering a delicious and satisfying meal! Tender shrimp in a light garlic butter sauce with a touch of fresh tomatoes makes it perfect for an easy yet elegant dinner even for a romantic night at home. And don’t miss out on savoring every last drop of that flavorful sauce!

Cook Time15minutes mins

Total Time minutes25 mins

CourseDinner

Servings4

Ingredients

• Pasta  400 g (about 14 oz)
• Shrimp 500–600 g (1.1–1.3 lbs), peeled & deveined
• Butter 5 tbsp
• Olive oil 2 tbsp
• Garlic 6–7 cloves, minced
• Red chili flakes 2–3 tsp (adjust heat level)
• Paprika 1 ½ tsp (optional)
• Lemon juice 2 tbsp
• Fresh parsley 3 tbsp, chopped
• Parmesan cheese ½ cup, grated (optional)
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook 400 g pasta until al dente (about 8–10 minutes, depending on type).
• Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside

Prepare the shrimp

• Pat 500–600 g shrimp dry with paper towels.
• Season lightly with salt, pepper, and 1 ½ tsp paprika.

Sauté the shrimp

• In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
• Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.

Make the garlic butter sauce

• In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tbsp butter.
• Add 6–7 cloves minced garlic and 2–3 tsp chili flakes.
• Sauté for about 30–45 seconds, until fragrant (don’t let the garlic burn).
• Add 2 tbsp lemon juice and a splash of reserved pasta water (about ¼ cup) to loosen the sauce.

Combine pasta & shrimp

• Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce.
• If needed, add more reserved pasta water until it looks glossy and saucy.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to combine.

Finish & serve

• Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and ½ cup grated parmesan (if using).
• Taste and adjust with extra salt, pepper, or chili flakes.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side

Nutritional Facts for Beef Shawarma (100g serving):

Nutrient	Amount (per 100 g)

Calories

185 kcal

Protein

11 g

Total Fat

7,5 g

Saturated Fat

3,5 g

Carbohydrates

18 g

Fiber

1 g

Sugars

1 g

Cholesterol

70 mg

Sodium

260 mg

Iron

1.5 mg

Calcium

65mg