Pasta is one of those versatile meals that can be transformed with just a few simple ingredients. It’s quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Add shrimp to the mix, and you instantly elevate a basic pasta dish into something rich, satisfying, and restaurant-worthy — without leaving your home.

This garlic butter shrimp pasta combines tender shrimp, aromatic garlic, and a buttery sauce that coats every strand beautifully. It’s simple, flavorful, and guaranteed to become a repeat favourite in your kitchen.  Try it nuh!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ¼ oz shrimp (600 grams) – small to medium-sized.
• 1 tsp black pepper.
• 5 oz spaghetti.
• 6 oz butter (more if needed).
• 1 tbsp/ 4 cloves of garlic (finely chopped).
• 2 tbsp lemon juice.
• 3 tbsp cooking oil.
• 1 tbsp parsley (flaked or fresh).
• 5 oz pasta
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste).
• 1 tsp chilli flakes or crushed red pepper.
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional).
• 4 Tbsp water (or more), to help cook the shrimp.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Shrimp
  • Wash, dry and add to a bowl
  • Add salt and black pepper
  • Set aside
  • Spaghetti
    • Cook according to package instructions. Add a little oil to prevent clumping.
    • Drain spaghetti and set aside.
  • Putting it all together
    • To the frying pan, set on medium heat
    • Add oil
    • Add butter
    • Combine both ingredients.
    • Add garlic (finely chopped).
    • Add chilli flakes/crushed pepper.
    • Add shrimp
    • Combine all ingredients and let the shrimp.
    • Cook until soft (about 7-10 minutes).
    • Sprinkle lemon juice.
    • Add more butter (if needed).
    • Add parsley
    • Add cooked spaghetti
    • Ensure all the ingredients are combined.
    • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes:

You can add the cooked shrimp to the pasta on a plate instead of combining it with the shrimp. Both methods have been used; it just depends on what you prefer. You may need to add water to help with the cooking of the shrimp. If you have white wine, then that would be even better, as the wine can be substituted for the water. However, I did not have to use water; I just added a bit more butter as the shrimp were small and precooked.

Please note that the shrimp may take shorter or longer to cook, depending on the type. Larger shrimp may take a bit longer.  For this recipe, I used small-medium-sized shrimp that were pre-cooked.

You can check out these other great recipes:

• Easy Pasta Salad with Alfredo Sauce

• Cream of Spinach Soup

• Shredded Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls

  
  

Ingredient Spotlight!

~ Shrimp~

Shrimps are part of the marine life and are very nutritious. One of the main nutrients in shrimp is the carotenoid astaxanthin, which is great for overall health, especially eye health.

Shrimps are also a great source of several vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B-12, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and calcium, among others.  It is reportedly excellent for heart health, diabetes, etc.

To good health!

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