Garlic Herb Butter Pasta with Easy Roasted Shrimp
Try this Garlic Herb Butter Pasta with Easy Roasted Shrimp recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Garlic Herb Butter Pasta with Easy Roasted Shrimp recipe, or contribute your own.
- salt and pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 lb 16/20 jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined then patted very dry
- 12 oz gluten-free spaghetti
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (i used an equ basil, and chives)
- Carbohydrate 1.22989166668113 g
- Cholesterol 40.6708333851558 mg
- Fat 21.814249186217 g
- Fiber 0.122391662756602 g
- Protein 0.408515833538213 g
- Saturated Fat 10.6109022623815 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (293g)
- Sodium 134.428024444392 mg
- Sugar 1.10750000392453 g
- Trans Fat 1.25472791803526 g
- Calories 198 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees then lightly spray a half baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place shrimp on the baking sheet then add 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and toss with your fingers to coat. Spread shrimp out on the baking sheet then set aside.
- Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil then generously salt the boiling water. Add pasta to the pot then cook until al dente and drain. At the same time, place shrimp into the oven to roast for 8-9 minutes or until cooked through.
- When pasta has 2 minutes left until al dente, melt butter and remaining 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic then saute until light golden brown, 30 seconds. Add drained pasta and herbs then toss to coat. Taste then add salt if necessary. Divide pasta between plates then top with shrimp and serve.
High-Heat Roasting Mechanics
Roasting jumbo shrimp at 400 degrees Fahrenheit creates rapid surface evaporation, concentrating natural marine sweetness before the interior overcooks. Patting the crustaceans exceptionally dry prior to oil application prevents steaming on the baking sheet. Olive oil acts as a thermal conductor here, transferring heat evenly while protecting delicate shellfish proteins from scorching during the 8 to 9 minute window.Managing Gluten-Free Pasta Dynamics
Gluten-free spaghetti lacks protein matrices found in standard wheat noodles, requiring careful management during the boiling stage. Generously salting the water seasons the interior starch directly since starches without gluten absorb sodium differently than wheat variants. Drain these noodles precisely at the al dente threshold to prevent disintegration when combined with hot fats in the skillet.Balancing Fats and Flavor Compounds
Combining butter and extra virgin olive oil raises the smoke point while retaining dairy solids that brown rapidly under medium heat. Minced garlic requires exact timing during this saute phase; exceeding 30 seconds turns the aromatics bitter and acrid. Fresh herbs added at the final staging moment preserve volatile aromatic oils that dissipate under prolonged thermal exposure.
