Retro-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A creamy, garlicky pasta dish with succulent shrimp, inspired by Fresh Hotel's nostalgic charm. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spaghetti, shrimp, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant — do not let it brown.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Return the skillet to medium heat, add 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir until the aromas intensify.
  5. Step 5: Toss 12 oz cooked spaghetti into the skillet, coating in the garlic butter. Add 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup pasta water, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Fold in the cooked shrimp, ensuring each strand is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

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