One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
A restaurant-quality pasta dish in one pot, featuring succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This italian-inspired one pot ready in about 35 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, pasta, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 8 oz pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup, grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: Add 8 oz pasta to the pot and stir to coat in the butter-garlic mixture. Pour in 1/4 cup white wine and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the tomatoes have softened.
- Step 3: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and glossy. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan and chopped parsley if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 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 One-Pot 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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot 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 One-Pot 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 One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta?
Italian one pot 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
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
