Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

5 from 2004 votes

This Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti is an easy and quick dish for the weekday menu that comes to together in 15 minutes with buttery garlic taste!

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Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti is an easy and quick pasta dish for the weekday menu. Savory, succulent shrimp sizzling in a garlic butter sauce paired with light and airy spaghetti. It’s a family favorite that I can usually whip up in 15 minutes.

Large skillet of garlic butter shrimp pasta with serving spoon and fork in skillet
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How to make garlic shrimp spaghetti

  1. Cook the shrimp with salt and red pepper flakes in butter until cooked through.
  2. Flip the shrimp to the other side to finish cooking, then remove the shrimp and set aside.
  3. Cook the remaining garlic and butter in the same skillet, along with the lemon juice, pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta) and parmesan cheese. Use a whisk to combine the sauce and scrape up any bits from the shrimp.
  4. Add in the cooked spaghetti on top of the sauce.
  5. Toss to combine until the sauce coats the spaghetti well.
  6. Return the shrimp to the skillet, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Collage of 6 images showing step by step how to make the recipe in one skillet

Tips for making the recipe

  1. Cook the pasta al-dente. That’s because you’ll be tossing it with the sauce and shrimp for a couple minutes after it’s done cooking and you want to make sure it doesn’t get too soggy.
  2. Thaw and dry frozen shrimp before cooking. I prefer to buy frozen shrimp, so after I thaw it, I always make sure to dab it dry so the excess moisture doesn’t affect searing the shrimp properly.
  3. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. They only require a few minutes of cooking and if you over cook them they will get chewy. Cook until they are opaque pink in color.
  4. Use milk instead of pasta water for a more creamy texture. I prefer keeping it light with the lemon juice and pasta water because the garlic and butter give it great flavor. But milk is a great option as well!

Frequently asked questions

What kind of pasta can you use in this dish?

I like making this dish with long pasta such as spaghetti or linguini, but you can use whatever you have to hand. Penne and shells would both work well. Use a whole grain pasta for extra fiber and to lower the calorie content.

What do you serve with shrimp pasta?

A healthy portion of this pasta dish is a great meal by itself, but I like to serve a smaller portion alongside a fresh caesar salad. If you’d like, try my olive oil garlic bread with it too!

How long does shrimp pasta last?

This pasta is best served straight out of the pan. If you have any leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge to enjoy the next day.

Garlic butter shrimp pasta served in a bowl with parsley and parmesan cheese

This garlic shrimp with spaghetti is such a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It’s family friendly and packed full of flavor!

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Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

This Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti is an easy and quick dish for the weekday menu that comes to together in 15 minutes with buttery garlic taste!
5 from 2004 votes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 446
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled deveined
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain well and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt two tablespoons butter. Add shrimp, salt and crushed red pepper, and cook stirring occasionally, until shrimp is opaque pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Add the lemon juice, pasta water and parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Transfer the spaghetti to the skillet and toss with the sauce.
  • Add the shrimp on top and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3 days in the fridge.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
  • To make it gluten-free, you can use any gluten-free pasta of your choice.
  • To make the sauce more creamy, you can add some milk instead of some of the water. 

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 318mg, Sodium: 1195mg, Potassium: 229mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 453IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 230mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Cuisine American
Course: Main Course
5 from 2004 votes (1,918 ratings without comment)

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Comments

  1. Ruth Pino says:

    I made this with olive oil rather than butter and it turned out well. I know it would be creamier with butter but I like olive oil. Just wanted to share that with your readers.

  2. Maria Garcia says:

    This is so good. I was going to to shrimp Alfredo but so many things went wrong, so I tried this out and it’s delicious. Would recommend.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Yay, so happy you liked how it turned out!!

  3. Mark Zervas says:

    Quick, easy, and delicious! Yumna’s instructions are wonderfully simple and descriptive. Glad I tried this and will attempt more soon. Thank you!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      What a sweet comment! Thank you so much, Mark!! So glad you liked it!

  4. Sue says:

    This was soooo delicious! I did use a garlic butter that we happened to have on hand instead of the added garlic and probably doubled the spices because we like lots of flavor but it was absolutely amazing and we will make it again! Thank you! 😊

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Aww, love your tweaks! So happy you liked the recipe! Thank you!!

  5. Elisa Borja says:

    I like your quick recipe! What if you only have a bag of COOKED frozen shrimp in your freezer? Could that still work for this recipe? Asking for those possible situations?

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Yes, I think that should work all right! I would simply follow the instructions but just cook in the pan for a minute or two to get some of the flavor before removing from heat. Hope that helps!

  6. Allen Sowinski says:

    Peeled the shells off the shrimp and boiled them in the water I used for cooking the pasta. Doing this bumps up the the shrimp flavor. We’ve enjoyed making this shrimp spaghetti for recipe for a couple years. It’s our favorite pasta dish.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Aww, thank you so much! So glad you love the recipe! Cooking the pasta in shrimp water is a great tip, thanks so much for sharing!!

  7. Jcosta says:

    Great meal. Fast & easy. Only change I made was to add a splash of white wine. Sooo good

    1. Yumna J. says:

      So happy you liked it! Yay!! Thank you!

  8. Teresa says:

    I’ve make this at least once per month, tweaking as I go… Using 1/2 and 1/2 white wine and pasta water, adding same oregano/basil..

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Love how you’re making it your own! That’s great. Thanks, Teresa!!

  9. Carla Hummel says:

    Fantastic! I turned the shrimp after about a minute, and added the garlic, red pepper flakes, then lemon and pasta water. Offed the heat, then grated parm over the pan and added fresh chopped parsley. Simple, NOT doused with cream, and delicious!!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Yay, so glad you liked it!! Thank you!

  10. Marilyn says:

    Yummy, made it tonight. Wife loved it. It was quick, easy and tasty! Will make it again. Thanks!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Amazing! So glad to hear you and your wife loved it!! Thanks!

  11. Nora Owen says:

    Made this for the first time tonight. Hubby is going through chemo and sometimes foods taste odd. Well he loved it! Thanks for the great, quick idea. Served with just a tossed green salad. Yummy.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Aww, I’m so happy you were both able to enjoy it!! Thank you, Nora!

  12. Diana says:

    I liked the ingredients and really was looking forward to trying this, but it was somewhat bland, even with fresh ingredients. The sauce just didn’t have enough flavor and half the garlic and Parmesan just stuck to the pan.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      So sorry to hear you didn’t like it, Diana. Thank you for the feedback.

      1. Carla Hummel says:

        You probably put the parm in with too much heat. Off the heat before adding the cheese!

  13. Nancy says:

    Love it

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Yay thanks, Nancy!

  14. Mariah says:

    It’s incredible. One of my sons hated shrimp, but this is his favorite recipe ever. When he turned 7, this is what he requested for his birthday dinner. I serve it with broccoli and garlic bread, and it always is delicious.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Aww, I love that!! So happy your son is now a shrimp fan, that’s amazing! Thanks, Mariah!!

  15. Jesus Pichardo says:

    It is very easy and nice

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Thanks! So happy you think so, Jesus!

  16. Anthony B says:

    Love this simple recipe. I use white wine as substitute for most of the pasta water.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Amazing! Thank you, Anthony!!

  17. Clara says:

    Easy and delicious! I added broccoli to round out the meal. As always, thanks for a great recipe!

  18. Victoria says:

    My husband and I both love this meal. I made it last night. The only thing I was missing was the lemon juice but the meal came out delicious anyway. Thank you.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      You can never have too much lemon! So glad you liked the recipe, Victoria.

  19. Donna says:

    Excellent. Also stir fried zuke in with the shrimp and think green pepper would be a great addition. We loved it. I used more garlic and pepper flakes as used the wrong measuring spoon on pepper flakes so …5 stars

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Yum, zucchini sounds great in this dish!! Perfect for summer. So happy you loved it, Donna!

  20. cindy says:

    Made this wonderful pasta twice now. Family LOVED it! It’s so simple, quick, delicious! Can’t ask for more than that. Thank you, thank you, Yumna! This is a perfect dish for the family on-the-go!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Yay, I’m glad you found it delicious and easy to make! Thank you!

  21. Colleen says:

    I did something wrong because my parmesan cheese clumped and stuck in the whisk. It was delicious but lost the cheese.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Oh no! Did you use pre-shredded cheese? Depending on the type of parmesan you used, it could have been coated with cellulose powder, which prevents the cheese from sticking together and makes it ball up into one big lump when heated. I’m glad you still liked the pasta without the cheese!

    2. Annie says:

      Hello! I doubled this recipe and used 2 cups of pasta water but the sauce was very watery. Is this normal? Did I use too much water? Thanks

      1. Yumna J. says:

        Hi Annie, it sounds like your sauce needed to cook a bit longer to help the water evaporate so the sauce could thicken. You probably could’ve gotten away with 1 to 1.5 cups of pasta water. Luckily, a watery sauce just needs a little more time on the stovetop to cook down! Next time, I recommend adding the pasta water as needed to help emulsify without watering it down. Hope that helps!

        1. Annie says:

          I will try that next time! Thank you!

  22. Marcie S says:

    I made this last night for the first time and it was delicious. I liked that it wasn’t heavy or too buttery. The red pepper flakes cooked with the shrimp gave it a little kick that I liked. I’ll definitely make this again. Hubby loved it too!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Yay, so happy you and your husband liked it!! Thank you!

      1. joseph says:

        This recipe was delicious the way it is. Thank you.

        1. Yumna J. says:

          You’re welcome, Joseph!! Glad you liked it!

  23. Margarette says:

    This is an easy-to-follow recipe yet delicious flavors and beautiful presentation! I doubled the recipe and added mushrooms & marinated artichokes. I additionally added a 1/2 cup of the pasta water, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and an extra dash of red pepper flakes. Next time I prepare this dish I will add 2 extra garlic cloves with shrimp. I also recommend using fresh shrimp as they were amazing in this dish.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Love the tweaks you made! Thanks so much, Margarette!!

  24. Ashley L says:

    I tried substituting milk for the reserved pasta water as suggested. It curdled twice! When would you recommend adding the milk?

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Sorry to hear that, Ashley! You could try adding a couple tablespoons of flour, cornstarch, or arrowroot in with the butter and garlic to create a roux before adding the milk, cheese, and lemon juice—the starch should help stabilize the milk emulsion and prevent curdling. Make sure your heat isn’t too high either. Hope that helps!

  25. Dawn says:

    An amazing recipe! I made this recipe today and it’s so good and super easy! The ingredients are simple so I had everything in my pantry and freezer. I did change out the parsley for fresh basil growing in my garden and this recipe was still amazing. Thank you!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Yay, I’m so happy you liked it and found it easy to make!! Thanks so much, Dawn!

  26. Jim says:

    This is a delicous pasta-shrimp dish that is both light and bright in flavor. A keeper!

    1. Yumna says:

      So happy you enjoyed it!

  27. Racs says:

    LOVED! Added some baby spinach and 10/10! Thank you for sharing!

    1. Yumna says:

      Yay! So glad you liked this one!

  28. Angela says:

    Excellent!! I used a bit of sherry and shallots which brought the flavors up a notch.

    1. Yumna says:

      Sounds amazing!

  29. Heidi says:

    This was fantastic, quick and easy to make. My husband loved it so much so I will be making it again! Wouldn’t change a thing!

    1. Yumna says:

      Yay, so glad to hear!

  30. Christina says:

    This is such an easy dish to make but so delicious!!! I highly recommend this easy recipe 😃

    1. Yumna says:

      Thanks so much!

  31. Melinda says:

    Love this recipe!

    1. Yumna says:

      Thanks so much!

  32. Robin says:

    Delicious quick meal. Thank you so much.

    1. Yumna says:

      So glad you enjoyed it!

  33. Melisende says:

    This was delicious. I did the variation suggested in a previous review and used a can of cream of mushroom soup, some fresh mushrooms (cooked beforehand) and a bit of creamo. Was short on shrimp so added some scallops as well. Great tasting dish.

  34. Rebecca Redinger says:

    Excellent, quick, recipe!!

    1. Yumna says:

      Thanks so much!

  35. Lynn Kirby Colfer says:

    This was delicious. Thank you for the recipe

    1. Yumna says:

      Happy you liked it!

  36. Sandra says:

    I love this recipe! I’ve made it several times but with a few modifications. Instead of pasta water, I use cream of mushroom soup. I add milk to the can after afterwards to get the remaining soup out and mix it in with my shrimp and garlic. I also add sliced mushrooms. I then add my pasta to it. It is so so good.

    1. Yumna says:

      Sounds great, Sandra!

      1. Sandra says:

        Thank you. I make it often. Thank you for such a quick and delicious recipe!

  37. Jerry says:

    This was rated five stars by everyone in our family. I followed the directions to the letter and served it with a spinach/feta salad and garlic butter toast.

    1. Yumna says:

      Yay! So glad to hear.

  38. Tia Jen says:

    Delicious with simple ingredients and low time commitment. That’s my kind of recipe!

    1. Yumna says:

      Very happy to hear!

  39. Jessica McReynolds says:

    I love this recipe. It’s light and tasty. My son asks for this quite often.

    1. Yumna says:

      Thanks so much, Jessica!

  40. Huriye says:

    We just tried this recipe and it was absolutely amazing! Restaurant quality food. It was all gone in 10 minutes. It will be a staple in our weeknight (and occasional date night) rotation from now on. Thank you very much Yumna.

    1. Yumna says:

      Wow, thank you so much!

  41. Doris says:

    I make this all the time. It’s fast easy and so delicious.

    1. Yumna says:

      So glad it has become part of your weekly rotation.

  42. Sonia says:

    Can you use grated parmesan cheese

    1. Yumna says:

      Sometimes the pregrated cheese has additives that can cause it to make the sauce grainy so I prefer freshly grated if possible.

  43. Monigail says:

    What do I do with the butter/liquid that’s left after sautéing the shrimp? Do I discard it or put it back in the pan?

    1. Yumna says:

      Yes, combine everything from the skillet with the shrimp into the pasta.

  44. Marcia says:

    Great recipe. Lots of flavour.

    1. Yumna says:

      So happy you enjoyed it!

  45. Cathy says:

    Love love love this recipe! So easy and bursting with delicious flavor

    1. Yumna says:

      Thank you so much!!

  46. Craig P says:

    Very easy and adaptable.
    I used milk and pasta water, Argentina red shrimp and mushrooms, my 20+ age boys loved it

    1. Yumna says:

      Yum sounds great!

  47. Lorraine says:

    I made this recipe last night for dinner. My husband said write this recipe down. He loved it! This one’s a keeper.

    1. Yumna says:

      Yay! So happy it was a hit.

  48. Marcia says:

    Enjoyed this recipe to the max!

    1. Yumna says:

      So glad to hear!

  49. Tiarah says:

    I have to cook meals in advance. Would it be terrible to cook this and have it served later in the evening due to kid’s sports schedules, we can’t always eat when food is made and have to reheat more often than not . Thanks so much.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      I would just store the shrimp separately from the pasta so you can reheat without worrying about overcooking the shrimp.

  50. Randi Mitchell says:

    Do you use cooked shrimp or raw?

    1. Yumna J. says:

      I used raw, but you can use cooked and just skip the step of cooking the shrimp.

  51. Maggie says:

    PLEASE list HOW MUCH pasta water should be added to this recipe when making the sauce for the pasta. Thank you!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Step one does say 1 cup, it’s just not in the ingredient list. Hope that helps!

      1. Maggie says:

        Yes, you’re absolutely right; thank you!

        1. Yumna J. says:

          You’re welcome!

  52. Nancy says:

    So easy and absolutely delicious!

    1. Yumna says:

      Great, so happy you liked this one!

  53. Cheryl says:

    Love ❤️ this recipe , since I found it eat at least 😋 once a week. Every one likes it and very easy to make.

    1. Yumna says:

      So happy you have a new go-to dinner with this recipe!

  54. Kelly says:

    We will definitely be making this again. We used fettuccine noodles, and the sauce covered them perfectly.

  55. MAXP says:

    Absolutely delicious! My family loved it and I have made several times already. Yum!!

    1. Yumna says:

      Thanks for letting me know! Happy to hear it has become a family favorite.

  56. Magda says:

    An amazing recipe great way easy to do it

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Thank you so much!

  57. Laurie Chapman says:

    I’m making this tonight for 24 people (6 #s of shrimp) do you have any suggestions for cooking such a large quantity? Thank you!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      I hope it turned out well for you!

  58. Virginia says:

    Boyfriend just made this and hands down the best pasta ever. It’s buttery and salty with a bit of spice. Definitely a dish you would want to share with friends, family and coworkers!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      So happy to heat that, thank you so much, Virginia!

  59. Lori Prymych says:

    Delicious!!!!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Thank you so much!

  60. Helen Titlow says:

    This was so easy & tasted so great. I also heated up a can of Italian spaghetti sauce & added some over the shrimp & spaghetti. It was soo good and tasted better than some I have had in restaurants. So glad I hit your post. It was a great meal thank you❤️

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Thank you so much, that really means a lot!

  61. Dave says:

    This was AMAZING! My wife and I both LOVED it! This is instantly one of the top five meals I make for us.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Thank you so much! So glad you and your wife enjoyed it!

  62. Lori says:

    Made it.
    Loved it.
    Thank you!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Thank you so much!

  63. Millie says:

    Definitely going to get the ingredients and make this!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      I hope you enjoy it!

  64. Gretchen says:

    Modified this to be vegan and gluten free due to food allergies- Myokos Vegan Butter, vegan parm cheese and gluten free pasta- added some spinach too. Soooo delicious! Definitely went for seconds!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Love this! So glad you liked it!

  65. Abryl Rueda says:

    Quick and delicious!! Thank you!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      You’re so welcome!

  66. Chelsea says:

    Insanely good! Came out perfect and super flavorful & not as heavy as Alfredo.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      So glad you liked it, Chelsea!

  67. Will says:

    Hi
    I don’t have fresh Parmesan… or pepper flakes.
    How much dried Parmesan should I use or should I just sprinkle some on top?
    Also, I was looking to use up some left over tomato sauce. How can I do this please?
    Thanks

  68. Michelle says:

    Quick and flavourful…a great weekday go to that comes together in 20 minutes using on hand ingredients! I’ll be keeping this one in my collection.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      So glad you liked it Michelle!

  69. Jennifer says:

    Yummy! Love how quick and easy it was. I eyeballed this ingredients and used pre-grated cheese, and my whole family loved it. Thank you for sharing this!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      You’re so welcome, Jennifer!

  70. Tiffany says:

    Amazing! Nothing left, kids loved it and was super easy!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      So glad you and your kiddos enjoyed it, Tiffany!

  71. Jeannie Hastings says:

    Made this for supper tonight. We loved it. Wasn’t too watery as in one of the comments and cheese didn’t clump. Will definitely make again.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      So glad you liked it! Thanks for the update on the consistency. The type of cheese used makes all the difference, I think!

  72. Rosemary says:

    We loved this. Lots of flavour and so simple – always have pasta, shrimp and garlic in my house :). I did throw in some zucchini with the shrimp which added more colour than flavour. Would totally make this a staple meal in my house!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Zucchini is always a great add, even if it doesn’t pack a flavor punch, it adds some nutrients! So glad you liked it!

  73. Lucy says:

    It was awful. No taste whatsoever. Sorry

    1. Yumna J. says:

      So sorry it didn’t work out well for you, but I really appreciate the feedback!

    2. Nicole says:

      I second this. I added extra lemon and still could not get any flavor. 1 cup of pasta water was wayyy too much, and my parm cheese got weirdly clumpy when I added it into the warm pasta and lemon water.

      1. Yumna J. says:

        Oh no! Depending on the type of parm cheese you used (shredded vs. block), it could have been coated with cellulose powder which is supposed to prevent the cheese from sticking together, but it really just makes it ball up in one big lump when heated.

        1. Allison says:

          I buy my parm in wedges and use freshly grated. The cheese clumped together, and there was way too much water.
          It got better when I added the pasta and cooked it over med heat until some of the water cooked off. Once the excess water was gone I was able to add more parm without it clumping. Still, it lacked flavor. I’m so confused by all the positive reviews.

          1. Yumna says:

            So sorry to hear, but thanks for providing me with more information.

  74. Shelly says:

    I’m a terrible cook. This was quick, easy and delicious! I used frozen shrimp, thawed them in cold water first and just heated them in the sauce. I’ll be making this again!!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      So glad you enjoyed the garlic shrimp spaghetti! And I bet you’re not a terrible cook!

  75. Linda A says:

    Can I use frozen cooked shrimp for this recipe?

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Hi Linda, I haven’t used pre-cooked shrimp for this recipe before, but I don’t see why you couldn’t! Just heat in the sauce until warm. It might be a little more watery than intended due to the shrimp being frozen and not being able to cook off as much excess water, without overcooking the shrimp – but it should still be good! Don’t forget to come back and let me know how it turns out!

  76. Jan says:

    We LOVE this recipe.
    I have made this many times, and we make it as written!
    I don’t ever change a thing.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Thank you so much, Jan! I am so glad you like the shrimp pasta!

  77. Sarah says:

    I made this last night for my mom and dad, it was delish. They loved it too! I added roasted broccoli on the side. Will definitely be making again!

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you so much! I love the sound of that. Yay!

  78. Melanie says:

    Very good recipe… I added extra garlic along with extra pasta water. I also add fresh spinach. Delicious & super easy to make.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you!! That sounds absolutely perfect.

  79. Jen says:

    This was so scrumptious, simple and quick!

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you so much!

  80. Michele says:

    👍🏾Simple & tasty, even without the cheese.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you so much!

  81. Jenae says:

    One of the easiest and most delicious meals I have ever made from the internet. And I have made hundreds haha. Will definitely be a new regular.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      That is one of the the biggest compliments ever! Thank you!

  82. Ash says:

    One of the best food article I never seen before. It’s simple and easy to consume.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you so much!

  83. Lauren Zelniker says:

    Best recipe ever one of very favorites and so easy !!!!

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Wow, thank you so much!

  84. Anniie says:

    Do you think I could use a lime instead of lemon or just skip the lemon entirely?

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Yes, you could do either!

  85. Billythekid says:

    My bride and I had this tonight. What an excellent meal this was. Followed the recipe – almost. Spaghettini, pasta water, no cheese – otherwise, the same. What a fantastic meal. Wanted to add my new fave salad (slice of iceberg lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, ranch dressing, tomato slice, but no time). Big hit. Quick, easy, tasty. Instantly added to our current rotation of meals.

    btk
    Ottawa
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    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      So glad you both enjoyed! Such a great meal.

  86. Charlotte W Mraz says:

    My Mouth is watering! About to eat!

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Hope you enjoy!

  87. Christine Turner says:

    Yum! Thank you for this delicious meal enjoyed by my whole family. As a working mom, I typically stay away from recipes because they take too long but this was so fast and easy. Will be following you now!

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      You’re so welcome! Glad you enjoyed this recipe!

  88. Terri says:

    My kids loved this! I whipped it up after a long softball practice and the best part I had all the ingredients! Easy, simple and delicious.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      That’s great to hear! Yay!

  89. Ronnie says:

    Love it!!!!! Quick, easy and delicious!

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you so much! I’m glad to hear it.

  90. Jelka says:

    Wonderful recipe , quick and easy and delicious!

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you so much!

  91. Debby says:

    Thank you for this recipe. Made this for my husband and 3 teenagers and they all loved it!! Will definitely be part of my rotation

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      You’re so welcome! That’s amazing!

  92. Maria says:

    Great recipe. We loved it. Made it with milk instead of lemon juice (because we didn’t have lemons). Must be great with lemon juice too.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you so much! Yes!!

  93. Jim says:

    Literally the worst wattery shrimp pasta dish I’ve ever made. Way too much pasta water.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you for your feedback! I’m sorry to hear that. I wouldn’t add all of the pasta water at once. I’d add about a 1/2 cup and continue to add as needed!

    2. Tristan says:

      I agree, we the pasta water part is kind of vague. You should definitely try again with just adding a bit at a time to help bring everything together and keep the pan from burning… I’m going to try this recipe on Sunday.

      1. Billyb says:

        Try as I might, I could not find spaghetti sauce. I just cooked the shrimp with some spaghetti sauce… skipped the pasta water.
        Great dish!!

        1. Yumna Jawad says:

          Glad you made it work and enjoyed!

        2. Cheryl Gafner says:

          The garlic and butter IS the sauce!!! 😁

  94. Neeaz Ansari says:

    Super simple, quick and delicious!! The cheese clumped a little bit but it was not an issue.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

  95. Vivian Putnam says:

    Love this. Added grape tomatoes!

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you! That sounds perfect.

  96. Sha says:

    Thank you so much for this simple and non stressful dish Yumna! It really does taste like a restaurant style dish my 4 and 2 year old just loved it! There were no left overs as my husband had 2nd, 3rd’s and 4th’s. Definitely one for the books. Also I substituted the parm for pecorino. Absolutely delicious. Happy mama here.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      You’re so welcome! So glad you all enjoyed it. Yay!!

  97. sarah says:

    do you add 1 cup pasta water to the sauce?

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      I wouldn’t add it all at once. I’d add about a 1/2 cup and continue to add as needed.

  98. Ann Booth says:

    Nice flavor
    Will make again

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Yay! Thank you!

  99. Racelle says:

    This is amazing!!!! Thank you for this easy recipe and terrific taste, as usual Yumna. We love it !!!

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you so much! Always happy to share!

      1. Kerri says:

        I love this recipe!! I always make this with brussel spouts, pre steamed before adding to final toss of all ingredients! So delicious! Thank you very much for this quick and easy recipe!

        1. Yumna Jawad says:

          Thank you so much! Love the sound of adding brussel sprouts!

      2. Melissa says:

        This sounds delicious but I’m not a fan of shrimp, could I substitute for chicken?

        1. Yumna Jawad says:

          Yes, you can!

  100. TiffanyC says:

    Amazing recipe. Period.

    While I’m here… I absolutely love your search feature. Intuitive and easy. You’re my go-to recipe site. You’re also completely adorable.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you!!! This is so kind!

  101. Sef A says:

    In making this dish again , I would season this shrimp more and cook it with garlic italian seasoning, oregano. Otherwise shrimp can come out bland. Also I would double the garlic butter lemon parm sauce to coat the shrimp or put the shrimp first rather than pasta.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you for the feedback! That sounds like it would really enhance the flavors.

      1. Will says:

        Thanks for the tips Sef A.
        It doesn’t sound like it’s savoury enough but I’m going to be making it soon.
        Besides, you can never have enough garlic lol.

  102. Darren says:

    Great recipe. A favourite go to dish that quick and super-delicious. I add a generous handful of spinach to top off the dish.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you! The spinach is sure to have added a great pop of green!

  103. Debi says:

    Delicious, used whole wheat noodles and milk in place of pasta water. Alreaded shredded parm cheese caused a bit of clumping but still very good.

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      I’m glad it worked with those modifications! Love it!

  104. Wendi Asher says:

    Absolutely fabulous! It was as good or better than eating in a fine dining establishment. I followed your directions to a tee but when I topped it with the shrimp I added steamed broccoli as well. Mmm mmm good!

    1. Yumna J. says:

      That’s amazing! Thank you!!

  105. Jenny M Castro says:

    How much pasta water????

    1. Yumna J. says:

      1 cup of pasta water

      1. Claudia says:

        When you use 2x the recipe; should you still use 1 cup milk or pasta water or more?

        1. Yumna Jawad says:

          I recommend starting off with 1 cup and then adjusting as you go to reach your desired consistency.

  106. Lee says:

    I made this last night and the whole family enjoyed it! It was really delicious.

  107. Lisa says:

    Can I use frozen cooked shrimp?

    1. Yumna J. says:

      For sure! After you thaw it, make sure to dab it dry, so the excess moisture doesn’t affect searing the shrimp properly.

  108. Alexandra Cawley says:

    Very delicious and creamy.

    1. Yumna J. says:

      Thank you!

  109. Becca says:

    Hello. Can this be made with already grated Parmesan cheese?? Kraft brand

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      The parmesan cheese is used to help make the sauce and the pre-grated ones just don’t blend the same. You can use it, but the taste of the sauce won’t be as well blended. Hope that helps 🙂

  110. Sarah says:

    Hey I tried making this today. But for some reason when I added the Parmesan to the pasta water mixture, I didn’t get a sauce consistency. The cheese sort of just ended up in a clump. Do you know why that would’ve happened?

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Did you use pre-grated cheese? I recommend shredded cheese and shredding it yourself if possible. Some of the grated cheese have caking agents in them that can create lumps in the sauce.

  111. gabriella says:

    can i sub anything for the parmesan to make it dairy free ??

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      You can add more vegan butter to make it more creamy before serving and maybe sprinkle some nutritional yeast for that cheesy flavor.

  112. Nicole says:

    Love, love, loved this recipe!! I will definitely be making it again soon 🙂

    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      So glad to hear it. Thanks so much for sharing!!

  113. Clara says:

    Easy and delicious!