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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe Easy 20-Minute Dinner with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this flavorful dish combines buttery garlic sauce with tender shrimp and pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
  • Extra chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook according to package directions (usually 9-11 minutes) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using). Stir frequently for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
  5. Add 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat. If sauce is thick, stir in reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until silky consistency is reached.
  7. Stir in juice of half a lemon and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan and extra parsley if desired.

Notes

Dry shrimp thoroughly before cooking to ensure proper searing and avoid steaming. Add garlic only after butter has melted and cook just until fragrant to prevent bitterness. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce and help it cling to pasta. Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor; soak dried ones in warm water if needed. Cook shrimp in batches if pan is crowded to avoid rubbery texture.

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Keywords: garlic butter shrimp pasta, quick shrimp pasta, sun-dried tomatoes pasta, easy dinner, 20-minute meal, weeknight dinner, seafood pasta

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