Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

It is a lie that you can’t make restaurant-flavored pasta at home like professional chefs. Today, we’ll shatter this stereotype by showing you how to make creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta at home with this amazing recipe.

It’s not just a mouth-watering dish; it can make you fall in love forever. Let’s know more about this delicious dish. 

Here’s what you’ll need for the recipe

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 packet pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoon garlic
• Just 1 onion
• 50 gram shrimp/prawn
• 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
• 1 tablespoon Italian spices
• 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon cheese (optional)

Step 1: Start With Pasta When Cooking

First, you need to start cooking by boiling some water in a large pot. Then add a tablespoon of oil and a dash of salt to the water. Now, have a glass of water, wait a while, and then add your spaghetti. There is no rocket science to do it, right? The boiling water will cook the Pasta, and the oil stops it from sticking to the base. Easy peasy!

Step 2: Make Your Pasta With Just The Right Heat

Next, you must keep an eye on it until your Pasta is fully cooked. After about 10 minutes, check if your Pasta is fully cooked. Globally, all pasta lovers prefer ‘Al Dente’ (the ideal consistency of Pasta), which is easy to eat and not complicated. Once the Pasta is well cooked, drain it safely and move it to a bowl.

Step 3: Let’s Introduce Garlic Butter Shrimp/Prawns

Next, we are going to introduce the star ingredient of the day, which is none other than – the garlic butter shrimp. Heat a pan and toss in a dollop of butter, followed by minced garlic. It would be best to cook until the garlic turns golden brown. It indicates that your Pasta is ready to meet its next companions.

Step 4: The Magic Of Saute And Onions

Now it’s time to add those humble chopped onions. Saute it with the garlic until they blend in perfect union. After this, you need to add those delicious shrimp or prawns. You need to saute well until the shrimp turn a lovely pink.

Step 5: Time to Make It More Spicy 

The next thing is to add some chili flakes and Italian spices. Then, saute together so these spices finally aromatize into the shrimp. Add fresh coriander leaves and cook briefly. Now season your dish with salt to enhance the taste and mouth-watering aroma.

Step 6: Pasta to the Pan Kind of Move

Now it’s time to add the pasta to the pan and mix it with these hot and spicy sauces. Now, slightly toss in some cheese because everyone loves a cheese affair. (This is something optional; however, it enhances the flavor). Lastly, garnish your pasta with those juicy lemons to enhance its freshness.

I’m not a noodlehead; I love Pasta!

It’s time to serve it with a lemon wedge to make it more delicious. So, are you still thinking about trying it? Trust me, it’s an irresistible mixture of flavors to make your cooking more flavorsome, even in the comfort of your home.