Description
Quick Summer Dinner Recipes Need simple, hearty dinners that please a crowd? Try these easy recipes for 3+ people perfect for busy weeknights! From creamy mac & cheese (with epic toppings!) to smoked sausage bakes, cheesy ranch potatoes, and one-pan chicken & rice casseroles, these meals are fast, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor. Great for family dinners, summer cookouts, or meal prep no fuss, just delicious comfort food!
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Directions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
Step 2: Sauté the Shrimp
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and olive oil. Sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add white wine (if using) and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Combine
Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the garlic butter sauce, reserved pasta water, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Stir until well coated.
Step 5: Add Shrimp
Add shrimp back into the skillet and toss gently. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan if desired.
Step 6: Serve
Plate your pasta and enjoy with a wedge of lemon!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 450 kcal per serving
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