Description
This quick and easy garlic butter shrimp pasta is a scampi-style dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic and butter sauce. Perfect for a flavorful dinner in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Set out a large sauté pan or cast-iron skillet. Place the butter, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of parsley in the skillet.
- Set over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, sauté the garlic and parsley for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Raise the heat to medium. Pour in the chicken broth and season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper.
- Simmer for 3–4 minutes to let the flavors blend and the sauce slightly thicken.
- Carefully add the shrimp to the pan. Gently toss and cook for 4–5 minutes, making sure each shrimp has time to sear on the bottom of the pan. Shrimp are done when they turn pink and form a “C” shape.
- Sprinkle the tops with the remaining chopped parsley. Add Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve warm with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Storing Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Warm gently in a skillet or microwave at 50% power to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
