Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe with Easy Lemon White Wine Sauce
A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp pasta with a bright lemon white wine sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or a special dinner. This dish combines tender shrimp, flavorful garlic butter, and a zesty lemon sauce for a comforting yet light meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces (225 g) spaghetti or linguine
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions, about 8–10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté gently for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Stir and let simmer for 2–3 minutes until liquid reduces slightly and alcohol smell fades.
- Return shrimp to the skillet. Add drained pasta and toss together. Add reserved pasta water gradually if sauce is too thick or dry.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Avoid burning garlic by cooking on moderate heat and stirring often. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. For gluten-free, substitute pasta with gluten-free or zucchini noodles. For dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter and skip Parmesan or use dairy-free cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
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