Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a garlic and butter sauce, served over pasta. Its rich, savory flavors make it a perfect choice for a quick yet elegant meal.
1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
1 lb spaghetti noodles (more or less, depending on family size)
6 -8 garlic cloves, according to personal taste, minced
1/4 cup butter
olive oil (3 drizzles)
italian seasoning
fresh ground pepper
red pepper flakes
salt
herbs (according to taste)
1 Boil pasta in water till tender, save 1 cup of pasta water for use later. I always put some oil, salt, and fresh herbs in with my pasta when I boil it. Drain and set aside when done.
2 While pasta is boiling, wash shrimp.
3 Melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp.
4 Let cook till a little pink and starting to curl. Then add garlic.
5 Cook 5-7 min., add oil. Continue to stir till shrimp is pink and curled.
6 Add pasta to skillet. Add seasonings. Add just enough saved pasta water till it is not dry but not swimming in liquid either. Depending on amount of pasta this requires 1/2 the cup or all of it. Start with adding 1/4 of it then work up from there.
7 Keep tossing all ingredients around in skillet till all is incorporated and hot.
To store Garlic Shrimp Pasta, follow these steps:
- Cool It Down: Allow the pasta to cool to room temperature.
- Use an Airtight Container: Transfer the pasta to an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Refrigerate: Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat Properly: When reheating, do so gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a bit of water or broth if needed to loosen the sauce.
For longer storage, you can freeze the pasta in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Enjoy