Garlic Butter Shrimp Penne with Capers

Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp Penne with Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 lb penne pasta; as needed water, for boiling pasta; 1 lb butter, melted; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp roasted garlic paste; 1/3 cup capers, crushed; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 tbsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper

This garlic butter shrimp penne is rich, savory, and loaded with tender shrimp in a silky roasted garlic sauce. Briny capers balance the buttery finish, making it an easy pasta dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.

Servings---

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 lb
penne pasta
2 lb
water, for boiling pasta
as needed
butter, melted
1 lb
extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
roasted garlic paste
2 tbsp
capers, crushed
0.3 cup
water
0.5 cups
cornstarch
0.5 cup
salt
1 tbsp
ground white pepper
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.

While the pasta cooks, season the shrimp lightly with salt and white pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the shrimp, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

In the same skillet, add the melted butter, roasted garlic paste, crushed capers, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a gentle simmer. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the skillet and cook until the sauce lightly thickens.