Name: Garlic Buttered Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb angel hair pasta; 8 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic; 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 lb shrimp; 0.25 cup fresh parsley; 1 cup frozen peas; 0.5 cup parmesan cheese

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Garlic Buttered Shrimp Pasta

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Ingredients

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Garlic Buttered Shrimp Pasta

½ lb angel hair pastaalthough you could use any kind of pasta really

8 tablespoons butterdivided

4 cloves garlic

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp dried thyme

1 lb shrimppeeled and deveined

¼ cup fresh parsleyfinely chopped

1 cup frozen peas

½ cup parmesan cheesegrated

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to directions until done. If you don't already do so, I recommend salting the water and pouring in a bit of olive oil as well. Once done, drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, melt TWO tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Once just completely melted, add in the thyme, garlic, red pepper flakes, and shrimp. Toss to coat the shrimp completely and cook for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp is warm. Set the shrimp aside in a bowl.

Using the same skillet, add in the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and melt. Once just melted through completely, add in the cooked pasta, parsley, peas, and parmesan. Stir completely and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Stir frequently.

The shrimp can either be stirred into the pasta or simple placed on top of the pasta once dished up.

Serve with a bit of fresh parsley and cheese and ENJOY!!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Garlic Properly 🧄
Cook minced garlic in butter over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned—burnt garlic turns bitter and ruins the delicate sauce. Use a light golden color as your visual cue for peak flavor.
Reserve Pasta Water for Silky Sauce 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining, then use it to emulsify the butter and create a luxurious, clinging sauce that coats every strand of angel hair.
Cook Shrimp Last for Perfect Texture 🦐
Add shrimp to the garlic-butter mixture only in the final 2-3 minutes—overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery, so watch for the moment they turn pink and opaque throughout.
Finish with Cold Butter for Richness 🧈
Remove the pan from heat and whisk in a final tablespoon of cold butter to create a glossy, emulsified sauce with restaurant-quality texture and mouthfeel.
Add Fresh Parsley at the Very End 🌿
Toss in fresh parsley only after plating or in the last 30 seconds of cooking to preserve its vibrant color and fresh flavor from being destroyed by heat.