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One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Quick, Creamy Delight

This One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is an effortless, creamy dish packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp and Pasta
  • 1 pound shrimp fresh or frozen
  • 8 ounces pasta linguine, fettuccine, or penne
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic fresh, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut/cashew cream for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cup white wine optional, substitute with broth or lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan option
For the Finishing Touch
  • 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant and golden.
  2. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
  3. Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Combine pasta, heavy cream, and broth; bring mixture to a rolling boil.
  5. Simmer gently until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the shrimp back and stir in Parmesan cheese; simmer until cheese melts.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thaw shrimp properly for best browning. Use fresh ingredients for improved flavor.

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