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Flavorful Miso Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy shrimp pasta recipe featuring a silky miso butter sauce, crispy garlic, and bright lemon zest for a comforting yet fresh dish.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of half a lemon (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup (60 ml) of pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add thinly sliced garlic and cook gently, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy (about 3-4 minutes). Remove garlic with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Keep the butter in the pan.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add olive oil to the skillet with the butter. Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper, then add to the pan in a single layer. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and white miso paste to the skillet. Stir continuously to combine, melting the butter and blending the miso into a smooth sauce. Slowly add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
  5. Return the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the miso butter sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more pasta water.
  6. Remove from heat. Add lemon zest and juice (if using), tossing once more.
  7. Plate the pasta topped with the crispy garlic bits and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives.

Notes

Use medium-low heat to cook garlic to avoid bitterness. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce and achieve silky texture. Do not overcook shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. White miso paste is preferred for mild flavor. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and check miso label. Vegan versions can substitute shrimp with mushrooms or tofu and use vegan butter and soy-free miso.

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Keywords: miso butter shrimp pasta, garlic shrimp pasta, lemon zest pasta, quick shrimp pasta, easy dinner, umami pasta, seafood pasta

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