Garlic Butter Shrimp Penne Pasta
This garlic butter shrimp penne pasta is made with a rich garlic butter sauce with basil then tossed with seasoned shrimp and penne. Delicious and simple in 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Shrimp and Pasta:
- 16 ounces penne
- 2 cups shrimp , cleaned and blanched
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese , freshly grated
- 2 Tablespoon salted butter
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1/4 cup light beer
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice , freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika , optional
- salt and pepper , to taste
For the Garlic Butter
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Prepare the garlic butter
- In a blender, add the butter, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Blend until smooth then refrigerate while preparing the pasta.
Prepare the shrimp and pasta
- Heat a pot of water until boiling. Add the pasta and some salt then cook according to the package directions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook for 7-8 minutes. Add the spices (smoked paprika oregano, and black pepper to taste) and stir. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Stir very gently. Add salt to taste.
- Finally, add the beer and 1tbsp lemon juice and let it simmer for a few minutes or until the liquid is reduced.
- Drain the pasta well, add the reserved garlic butter to it, and mix very well until combined. Add the cooked shrimp and mix again.
- Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan sesame seeds and a squeeze of lemon.