Looking for a delicious dinner that's quick enough for a busy weekday and impressive enough for the weekend?

This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is packed with flavor, takes only 20 minutes, and uses simple ingredients you probably already have.

🛒 Ingredients (2 Servings)

• 200g (7 oz) spaghetti
• 250g (9 oz) shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt & black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

👨🍳 Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook the spaghetti until al dente.

Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

Step 2

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook shrimp for about 1½–2 minutes per side until pink.

Remove from pan.

Step 3

Lower the heat.

Add butter and garlic.

Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chili flakes if desired.

Step 4

Return shrimp to the skillet.

Add cooked pasta.

Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water.

Mix well.

Add lemon juice.

Step 5

Top with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Serve immediately.

⭐ Chef's Tip

Use freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder for a richer flavor.

A Magnetic kitchen timer helps prevent overcooking the shrimp, keeping them juicy and tender.