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One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: The Ultimate Creamy, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner

One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: The Ultimate Creamy, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner
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This One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is rich, creamy, and loaded with classic garlic-butter flavor. Tender shrimp, silky pasta, and a luxurious sauce all come together in just one pot — making cleanup a breeze. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, date nights at home, or when you want something delicious without the extra effort.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 pound linguine or fettuccine (dried)

Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled & deveined

Sauce Base

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)

  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup dry white wine (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Flavor Boosters

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (+ extra for serving)

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté the Garlic & Shrimp

  • Heat olive oil and ¼ cup butter in a large pot or deep skillet.

  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  • Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink but not fully cooked.

  • Remove shrimp and set aside.

2. Deglaze (Optional)

  • Pour in the white wine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom.

  • Simmer 1–2 minutes to reduce slightly.

3. Add Broth, Pasta & Butter

  • Stir in the chicken broth.

  • Add pasta (break in half if needed).

  • Add remaining ¼ cup butter.

  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add Cream, Parmesan & Lemon

  • Once pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed, stir in:

    • Heavy cream

    • Parmesan cheese

    • Lemon juice

  • Mix until creamy and smooth.

  • If sauce is too loose, simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken.

5. Add Shrimp Back In

  • Fold the shrimp into the pasta.

  • Cook 1–2 minutes until heated through (avoid overcooking).

6. Garnish & Serve

  • Stir in fresh parsley.

  • Season with salt and pepper.

  • Serve hot with extra Parmesan.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the shrimp: Remove them early — they finish cooking in the sauce.

  • Use long pasta: Linguine or fettuccine releases just the right starch for a creamy one-pot sauce.

  • Make it lighter: Replace half the cream with whole milk.

  • Make it spicier: Add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne.

  • Extra lemon flavor: Add lemon zest at the end for a bright finish.

  • Want thicker sauce? Simmer uncovered for 2–3 minutes after adding cream.

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