Description
A quick and flavorful One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta made with creamy plant-based butter and fresh herbs. This dish blends tender shrimp with perfectly cooked pasta in a luscious garlic butter sauce, prepared all in one pot for easy cleanup and maximum taste. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it delivers a rich, creamy, and vibrant meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Pasta
- 12 oz fresh or thawed shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine pasta
Sauce and Seasonings
- 3 tbsp (plant-based) butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat 2 tablespoons of (plant-based) butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted and shimmering. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Build the Flavor Base: In the same pot, add the minced garlic and cook gently for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) to deglaze the pan, stirring to release caramelized bits.
- Add Pasta and Broth: Pour in the uncooked pasta along with the vegetable broth. Ensure the pasta is mostly submerged. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook until pasta is tender and absorbent, about 10-12 minutes.
- Finish with Creamy Sauce: Once pasta is cooked through, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of (plant-based) butter, fresh parsley, and lemon juice (natural). Add back the cooked shrimp, gently folding everything together to warm the shrimp and coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta to plates or bowls. Garnish with additional chopped parsley or a pinch of black pepper. Serve immediately and savor every garlicky, buttery bite.
Notes
- Use room temperature shrimp for even cooking and tender texture.
- Do not overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness; cook gently over moderate heat.
- Stir pasta frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Reserve a small amount of vegetable broth to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Add fresh herbs and lemon juice at the end to preserve their bright flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: one-pot, garlic butter shrimp pasta, plant-based butter, quick dinner, easy cleanup, fresh herbs, weeknight meal
