Best-Best Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
A rich, buttery pasta dish with succulent shrimp and fragrant garlic, perfect for a cozy dinner. This italian-inspired mexican ready in about 40 minutes pairs (340 g) peeled and deveined shrimp, (340 g) fettuccine pasta, (57 g) unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) peeled and deveined shrimp
- 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 cup (10 g) chopped parsley
- 1 tsp (6 g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) pepper
- 1/2 cup (50 g), grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until opaque.
- Step 3: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, adding 1/2 cup pasta water to loosen the sauce. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Step 4: Serve immediately, topped with parmesan cheese.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Best-Best Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Best-Best Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (340 g) fettuccine pasta from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Best-Best Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Best-Best Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Best-Best Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta?
Italian mexican like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
