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One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta: Quick Comfort in a Bowl

This One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta combines indulgence with simplicity, perfect for busy evenings or cozy date nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil for a lighter take
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated or nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped or dried parsley in a pinch

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until golden, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1 pound of shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in 3 cups of chicken broth and add 12 ounces of pasta; bring to boil for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese, and fold in ¼ cup chopped parsley.
  7. Serve into bowls topped with shrimp and buttery sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the recipe by swapping shrimp with chicken or adding seasonal vegetables to suit your taste.

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