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One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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Elevate your dinner routine with this One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, a dish that marries simplicity and elegance. This creamy pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, delivering rich flavors without the fuss of multiple pots. With succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and a buttery sauce that clings to every strand of linguine or fettuccine, it’s a meal that promises to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 68 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and ¼ cup butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add shrimp; cook until pink (2-3 minutes). Set aside.
  2. Pour in white grape juice (if using) and deglaze the skillet by scraping up browned bits for extra flavor.
  3. Add chicken broth and dried pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, simmering for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice until combined into a creamy sauce.
  5. Fold in cooked shrimp gently until heated through.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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