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Fresh Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Primavera

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A quick and easy shrimp pasta primavera tossed in a luscious garlic butter sauce with fresh, crisp vegetables. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti pasta
  • 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup asparagus tips, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 1 fresh lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, rinse shrimp and pat dry. Prepare vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, slice zucchini into half-moons, chop asparagus tips, and thinly slice bell peppers.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 4 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Add zucchini, asparagus, and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until veggies are tender but still crisp. Add cherry tomatoes last and cook another 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet with veggies. Add cooked pasta and toss to combine. Pour in reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen sauce and coat everything evenly.
  7. Stir in lemon juice, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes (if using), and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Give everything a final toss until well blended and heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or basil if desired.

Notes

If the sauce feels too thick, add more reserved pasta water or a splash of olive oil to achieve a silky coating. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Keep garlic cooking time short to avoid bitterness. Vegetables should be tender-crisp for best texture and flavor.

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