Can I use chicken instead of shrimp?

Yes, chicken is a great alternative for this recipe.

Is this pasta dish high in calories?

It can be, especially if you use a lot of butter, so adjust according to your diet.

About 30 minutes from start to finish.

Pasta

A savory pasta dish featuring shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, perfect for dinner.

100 g당

270 kcal

1 cup cooked pasta

540 kcal

(200 g)

단백질	탄수화물	지방
14 g / 100g	36 g / 100g	8 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 21% · Carbs 53% · Fat 26%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup cooked pasta (200 g, 540 kcal) is 27% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup cooked pasta takes about 132 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is number 4 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 238 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pasta	150	5 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 g
Creamy Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta	270	14 g
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

6/10

Opt for whole grain pasta to enhance fiber and keep you full longer.

Can I use chicken instead of shrimp?: Yes, chicken is a great alternative for this recipe.
Is this pasta dish high in calories?: It can be, especially if you use a lot of butter, so adjust according to your diet.
How long does it take to prepare?: About 30 minutes from start to finish.

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