Description
Enjoy this Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with Fresh Basil that combines a rich flavor profile with easy prep. Perfect for a quick dinner that feels special!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package penne
- 2 cups cleaned, blanched shrimp
- ½ cup grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil for shrimp
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ cup light beer
- juice from half a lemon approx. 1 tbsp
- 2 tsp black and white sesame seeds
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking pasta
- optional: 1 tsp chili paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the basil, 2 tbsp butter, 2 garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and refrigerate while preparing the other ingredients.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the pasta and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Heat a pan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter and 1 ½ tbsp olive oil.
- Add the shrimp and minced garlic, cooking for 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in spices: smoked paprika, oregano, and black pepper (add chili paprika if using) and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in the beer and 1 tbsp lemon juice, simmering until the liquid reduces slightly.
- Drain the cooked pasta well.
- In the pot, mix the drained pasta with the chilled garlic-basil butter until coated.
- Gently fold in the shrimp mixture.
- Serve on plates with parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes to the shrimp mixture.
Make sure to use fresh basil for the best taste.
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg