Description
One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta features tender shrimp and perfectly cooked pasta in a rich, creamy garlic butter (plant-based) sauce. This quick and flavorful meal is ideal for busy weeknights, combining bold savory notes with fresh lemon and parsley in a fuss-free, all-in-one pan dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 oz shrimp, fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine pasta
- 3 tbsp butter (plant-based)
- 4 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (natural)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the Garlic and Shrimp: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter (plant-based) in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not browned. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pot and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta in Broth: Add dry pasta directly to the pot. Pour in enough vegetable broth to cover the pasta, about 3 cups. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender and most liquid has been absorbed.
- Create the Butter Sauce: When pasta is nearly done, stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and lemon juice (natural). Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter (plant-based) if a creamier sauce is desired. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
- Combine and Finish: Return cooked shrimp to the pot. Gently toss with pasta and warm through for 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes as preferred. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- Remove shrimp from heat as soon as they turn pink to avoid overcooking.
- Stir pasta frequently while cooking in broth to prevent clumping.
- Add vegetable broth gradually if pasta absorbs liquid too quickly.
- Use high-quality butter (plant-based) for a rich and creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: one-pot, garlic butter shrimp pasta, plant-based butter, quick dinner, easy pasta recipe
