Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Chili Flakes over Angel Hair Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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Delicate angel hair pasta tossed with tender shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic butter and chili flake sauce for a simple yet flavorful seafood pasta. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs angel hair pasta, large shrimp, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz angel hair pasta
1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
4 tbsp unsalted butter
5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz angel hair pasta and cook for 3 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Step 4: Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time if needed to loosen the sauce. Serve immediately.