Description

This easy and comforting One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta combines tender shrimp with creamy plant-based butter, garlic, and perfectly cooked pasta all made in one pot for minimal cleanup. It offers a rich, satisfying flavor with a luscious garlic butter sauce, balanced texture, and fresh bright garnishes, perfect for quick weeknight meals or impressing guests.

Ingredients

Scale

Shrimp and Butter

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons plant-based butter
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced

Pasta and Liquids

8 oz spaghetti or linguine (gluten-free if desired)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup grape juice (natural)

Sauces and Seasonings

2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Garnishes

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Additional Optional Ingredients

Natural gelling agent dissolved in cold water (if sauce needs thickening)

Instructions

Sauté the garlic and shrimp: Melt plant-based butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add fresh minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Toss in the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, approximately two to three minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Cook the pasta in broth and grape juice: Pour vegetable broth and grape juice into the same pot and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and stir occasionally. Cook until noodles are al dente, about 10 minutes depending on pasta type.
Stir in sauces and seasonings: Add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine flavors.
Return shrimp and finish the sauce: Return sautéed shrimp to the pot and gently mix. Heat together for one to two minutes to allow the shrimp to absorb the sauce. If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer briefly to thicken slightly or add a natural gelling agent dissolved in a small amount of cold water for creaminess.

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for optimal texture and flavor.
Cook pasta al dente for the best texture and balance with shrimp.
Maintain low heat to avoid burning the plant-based butter.
Keep garlic fresh and finely minced to fully flavor the dish.
Adjust liquid amounts to just cover the pasta for even cooking.
Add fresh parsley and lemon juice just before serving for brightness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: One-Pot Cooking
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: one-pot, shrimp pasta, garlic butter, plant-based butter, gluten-free, quick dinner, weeknight meal, creamy sauce