Yesss 🍤🍝 — this is a simple, restaurant-style Garlic Shrimp Pasta that’s buttery, garlicky, and packed with flavor!

Below is the full recipe, plus tips to make it silky and not dry.

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🍤 Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Restaurant Style)

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

Shrimp

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Pasta

• 12 oz linguine or spaghetti

• Salt (for pasta water)

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 4 tbsp butter

• 5–6 cloves garlic (minced)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• ½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)

• ¾ cup heavy cream (optional for creamy version)

• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Zest of ½ lemon (optional but amazing)

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

1. Bring salted water to boil.

2. Cook pasta until al dente.

3. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.

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2️⃣ Season & Cook Shrimp

1. Pat shrimp dry.

2. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning.

3. Heat olive oil in large skillet (medium-high).

4. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side (just until pink).

5. Remove from pan and set aside.
   ⚠️ Do not overcook.

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3️⃣ Make the Garlic Sauce

1. In same pan, melt butter.

2. Add garlic + red pepper flakes.

3. Cook 30–45 seconds (fragrant, not browned).

4. Pour in broth (or wine). Simmer 2–3 minutes.

For Creamy Version:

Add heavy cream now and simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

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4️⃣ Combine Everything

1. Add drained pasta to sauce.

2. Toss well.

3. Stir in parmesan.

4. Add shrimp back to pan.

5. Squeeze in lemon juice + zest.

6. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for silkiness.

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5️⃣ Finish

Sprinkle with parsley and extra parmesan.

Serve immediately 🔥

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🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Garlic Shrimp Pasta

✔ Use fresh garlic (not jarred)
✔ Don’t overcook shrimp (they curl into tight “C” shapes if overdone)
✔ Pasta water makes the sauce glossy and clingy
✔ Fresh grated parmesan melts better than pre-shredded

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🧄 Flavor Variations

• 🍋 Lemon Butter (no cream, add extra lemon & butter)

• 🧀 Extra Creamy Alfredo Style

• 🌶 Cajun Garlic Shrimp Pasta

• 🍅 Add cherry tomatoes & spinach

• 🥦 Add broccoli or asparagus

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If you tell me which style you prefer (creamy, spicy, lemony, or light), I can customize it exactly how you like it 👌