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Guest Recipe: Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Posted by Niel Neethling on September 5, 2024
We’re thrilled to kick off our first-ever guest recipe post with a delightful dish from a talented mother-daughter duo, Pat and Dan, creators of the popular website Savor the Best. Their mission is simple: to bring back the joy of cooking and baking from scratch while inspiring you to have fun in the kitchen. They believe that cooking doesn’t have to be a chore, and their creative spin on classic recipes makes every meal feel exciting, fresh, and full of flavor.
They have an impressive range of recipes on their site, from comfort foods like chili beans and mac and cheese to gourmet fare like rack of lamb in red wine cherry sauce and stuffed grape leaves. And if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll find plenty to love with their decadent desserts like white chocolate cake with Italian meringue buttercream.
Today, they’ve shared their incredible recipe for Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta. It’s an elegant yet approachable meal that will instantly elevate your weeknight dinner game. This dish is loaded with succulent shrimp, a rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Whether you’re preparing a quick family meal or treating yourself to something special, this pasta dish is sure to satisfy your cravings.
The shrimp are lightly seasoned and cooked to perfection, while the creamy garlic butter sauce brings in layers of richness from the butter, olive oil, and heavy cream. A hint of lemon juice adds a refreshing touch, while the parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes give the dish an irresistible depth of flavor. What’s great about this recipe is its flexibility—Pat and Dan encourage you to use your favorite type of pasta, and you can even customize the seasoning to suit your taste. You’ll also love how quickly this dish comes together, making it perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty and delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients for their Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- Salted water for boiling
For the Shrimp:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound shrimp, cleaned (fresh or frozen; thawed if frozen - See their notes)
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about half a lemon)
For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh Fave™ Garlic, grated or crushed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley
If you’re interested in trying this delicious recipe yourself, be sure to visit Pat and Dan’s website at Savor the Best to view the full recipe with step-by-step instructions. You’ll also find plenty more inspiring recipes to add to your cooking repertoire, whether you’re looking for classic comfort food or something a bit more gourmet.
Follow this link to get the complete recipe and start cooking: Savor the Best - Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Happy cooking, and we hope this dish brings a bit of extra joy to your dinner table!
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