Description
A rich Italian-American dish featuring shrimp seared in garlic butter with al dente pasta. The creamy emulsion and bright lemon finish deliver restaurant-quality flavor in 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Large shrimp 1 lb (16–20 count)
Unsalted butter 4 tbsp
Garlic 8 cloves
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Shelled pasta 12 oz
Lemon juice 2 tbsp
Parsley 1/4 cup
Salt 1 tbsp
Black pepper 1 tsp
Instructions
Peel and devein shrimp, pat completely dry
Finely mince garlic using a microplane or press
Season pasta with sea salt; set gallon water to boil
Chop parsley and zest 1 lemon separately
Measure olive oil, butter, and lemon juice into ramekins
Bring salted water to rolling boil over high heat
Submerge pasta, stir occasionally during first 2 minutes
Test for al dente texture at package’s minimum time
Reserve 1/2 cup starchy water before draining
Cover pasta to stay warm while preparing sauce
Heat olive oil 30 seconds in large skillet over medium
Whisk in half the butter until melted and smooth
Add garlic, sauté 1 minute until fragrant
Increase heat to medium-high, add shrimp, and cook 2-3 minutes per side
Stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, and reserved starchy water
Swirl sauce to combine, add cooked pasta, and toss
Notes
Use European-style butter for richer flavor
Reserve pasta water to create silky emulsion
Shrimp can be shell-on or peeled but must be deveined
Lemon zest adds citrus brightness
Adjust salt to match pasta’s season
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Sautéing and boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 280mg