Irresistible Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: A 20-Minute Wonder

Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta (20-Minute Meal)

Description:
*”That first twirl of pasta coated in garlicky, buttery sauce? Pure seafood bliss. Let’s bust the myth that restaurant-quality shrimp pasta takes hours – my quick trick guarantees bold flavor in just 20 minutes!”*

Why you’ll love this:
✓ 20-minute dinner – Faster than takeout
✓ Flexible – Use any pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or GF)
✓ Flavor bomb – Spicy garlic butter sauce with juicy shrimp

Secret weapon: Reserve pasta water! The starchy liquid makes the sauce cling perfectly.

Ingredients

• 8 oz linguine (or gluten-free pasta)

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 4 tbsp butter (or vegan butter)

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

• ¼ cup pasta water (key for sauciness!)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (or nutritional yeast for vegan)

• ¼ cup parsley, chopped

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice for brightness

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook Pasta

1. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.

Sauté Shrimp
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp, cook 2-3 mins per side until pink. Remove shrimp (they’ll finish cooking in sauce).

Make Sauce
4. Reduce heat to low. Add pasta water, Parmesan, and lemon juice (if using), stirring into a glossy sauce.

Combine
5. Toss in cooked pasta and shrimp. Garnish with parsley and extra red pepper flakes.

Serving Suggestions & Tips

🍝 Pair It With

♻️ Pro Tips

• Spice control: Reduce red pepper flakes to ½ tsp for mild heat.

• Vegan version: Use coconut butter + miso paste for umami.

• Meal prep: Cook shrimp ahead; reheat gently in sauce.

• Extra richness: Add 2 tbsp heavy cream to sauce.

Tags: 20-minute shrimp pasta recipe, spicy garlic butter shrimp pasta, easy seafood pasta dish