This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is perfect for a romantic dinner or a family meal.
It’s simple, quick, and incredibly flavorful—sure to be a hit with everyone at the table!
Ingredients
- 200g pasta
- 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped chives or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté 2 tablespoons of minced garlic until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the shrimp and cook until pink and fully cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
Step 4: Add the cooked pasta to the pan. Season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, a pinch of pepper, and toss well.
Step 5: Add butter and mix everything together until well coated. Turn off the heat.
Step 6: Toss in the cooked shrimp and garnish with chopped chives or cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use a different type of pasta?
Yes, any pasta like spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine will work perfectly.
2. Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, just thaw the shrimp before cooking.
3. Can I add more vegetables?
Absolutely! You can add spinach, cherry tomatoes, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
4. How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
5. Can I substitute oyster sauce?
Yes, you can replace oyster sauce with hoisin sauce or omit it entirely for a simpler flavor.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta
- 200 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté 2 tablespoons of minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and fully cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan. Season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, a pinch of pepper, and toss well.
- Add butter and mix everything together until well coated. Turn off the heat.
- Toss in the cooked shrimp and garnish with chopped chives or cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!