Pasta with shrimp and garlic butter

Imagine juicy shrimp sautéed in garlicky butter, tossed in golden spaghetti, topped with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a dusting of melted Parmesan.

This dish is both sophisticated and comforting—the perfect balance of freshness and richness.

And the best part? It comes together in under 30 minutes, with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
It’s one of those recipes that always makes a splash, whether it’s for a weeknight dinner, a get-together with friends, or a spontaneous romantic evening.

🛒 Ingredients (serves 2-3)
Ingredient Quantity
Spaghetti or linguine 250 g (8 oz)
Large shrimp (peeled and deveined) 450 g (1 lb)
Unsalted butter 3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp 1 tbsp
Garlic cloves (finely chopped) 5
Red chili flakes (optional) 1 tsp
Paprika 1/2 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp
Grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup
Chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp
Fresh lemon juice 1/2 lemon (about 1 to 2 tbsp)

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