Description
Discover a quick and flavorful One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe combining tender shrimp, creamy plant-based butter, and fresh seasonings in a simple, vibrant dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with effortless cleanup and a zesty twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Pasta
- 12 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine pasta
Sauce and Seasonings
- 3 tbsp plant-based butter
- 4 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh Herbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the Garlic and Shrimp: Melt the plant-based butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden. Add the shrimp, season lightly with salt and red pepper flakes, and cook until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta in Broth: Pour the vegetable broth into the same pot. Add the pasta and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the pasta absorbs most of the broth and becomes tender.
- Build the Sauce: Stir the cooked shrimp back into the pot along with the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and an extra pat of plant-based butter. Mix gently to create a glossy, silky sauce that coats the pasta evenly.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Serve: Fold in freshly chopped parsley, adjust salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately while warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Use medium heat to keep shrimp tender and juicy.
- Cook shrimp in batches if your pot is crowded to ensure proper searing.
- Reserve a little vegetable broth to loosen the sauce if needed during cooking or reheating.
- Freshly minced garlic provides the best flavor.
- Add shrimp at the end to avoid overcooking and rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: one-pot, garlic butter shrimp pasta, quick dinner, easy seafood pasta, plant-based butter, weeknight meal