10-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta – The Easiest, Most Delicious Dinner! ⏱️🍤


 

⏱️ Minute 0: Boil Pasta

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water (save ¼ cup pasta water before draining).

⏱️ Minute 4: Sauté Shrimp

  • Heat butter + olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.

  • Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

  • Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

⏱️ Minute 7: Make the Sauce

  • In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds (don’t burn!).

  • Add lemon juice and pasta water, simmer 1 minute.

⏱️ Minute 9: Combine Everything

  • Toss in drained pasta, shrimp, parsley, and Parmesan. Mix well.

⏱️ Minute 10: Serve!

  • Garnish with extra Parmesan and dig in immediately!

🔥 Pro Tips for Perfection

🔹 Use fresh shrimp – Frozen works too (thaw first).
🔹 Don’t overcook shrimp – They turn rubbery fast!
🔹 Reserve pasta water – The starch thickens the sauce.
🔹 Add veggies – Toss in spinach or cherry tomatoes.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • With crusty bread – To soak up the sauce.

  • Side salad – For a light, balanced meal.

  • White wine pairing – Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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