{"id":1294,"date":"2025-11-16T12:01:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T12:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T12:01:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T12:01:37","slug":"garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>Elevate your dinner with a delightful and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta that perfectly blends rich, buttery flavors and a touch of garlic perfection, all tossed seamlessly with tender shrimp and linguine. This recipe not only guarantees a quick meal but also brings an exquisite taste that will leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>8 oz (225g) linguine pasta<\/li>\n<li>1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup (120 ml) white wine or chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Preparation<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Cook the Pasta:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. <\/li>\n<li>Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Once done, reserve 1\/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set the pasta aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>2. Prepare the Shrimp:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). <\/li>\n<li>Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and add an additional tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add the minced garlic and saut\u00e9 for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice, stirring to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Allow the liquid to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until it reduces slightly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>4. Combine and Serve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing it gently in the garlic butter sauce. If the pasta seems dry, use the reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated and heated through.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from heat and sprinkle the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.<\/li>\n<li>Season with more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Recipe Summary<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Preparation Time:<\/strong> Approximately 20 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Servings:<\/strong> 4<br \/>\n<strong>Calories per Serving:<\/strong> Approximately 420 calories<\/p>\n<p>This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a combination of rich flavors and a straightforward process, making it perfect for any culinary level and a fast choice for weeknight dinners. Indulge in this tantalizing dish that perfectly balances the succulent textures of shrimp with a creamy, garlicky pasta that\u2019s everyone\u2019s favorite!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe Elevate your dinner with a delightful and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta that perfectly blends rich, buttery flavors and a touch of garlic perfection, all tossed seamlessly with tender shrimp and linguine. This recipe not only guarantees a quick meal but also brings an exquisite taste that will leave [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-main"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-27.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1294"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1295,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1294\/revisions\/1295"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}