Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A 20-minute garlic butter shrimp pasta with a lemon-white wine sauce. Weeknight-fast, restaurant-quality.

Last tested: 2026-09-08

📋 Ingredients

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Sear shrimp 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove to a plate.

4. 4

   Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Let it reduce by half, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add drained pasta and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss with red pepper flakes, adding pasta water a splash at a time until saucy.

7. 7

   Finish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve immediately.