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15 Minute One Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta for Beginners

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Whip up this easy one-pot garlic butter shrimp pasta in minutes. The best garlic butter shrimp recipe for beginners—no wine needed!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces (225 g) spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
  • 1 pound (450 g) shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink.
  3. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chicken broth and spaghetti and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Lower the heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
  6. Mix in the heavy cream and parsley, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the dish while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

Shrimp Texture: I've learned the hard way that shrimp can get rubbery if they simmer too long, so I often remove them from the pot after that initial sear and stir