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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe with Easy White Wine Reduction

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A quick and elegant shrimp pasta dish featuring a silky garlic butter sauce with a white wine reduction, perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté garlic about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Let wine simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until sauce coats pasta evenly and looks glossy.
  7. Sprinkle chopped parsley and toss again. Serve immediately with a wedge of lemon.

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat and better sauce reduction. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Butter finishing off heat creates a silky sauce texture.

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