Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

 

🦐 Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (about half a box) spaghetti or linguine

• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)

• ½ lemon (juice + zest)

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional, but delicious)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

   • Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.

   • Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Cook Shrimp

   • Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.

   • In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp butter + 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat.

   • Add shrimp in a single layer, cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce

   • In the same skillet, add remaining 2 Tbsp butter.

   • Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté about 1 minute (don’t let garlic burn).

   • Add lemon juice and zest, stirring to combine.

4. Combine Everything

   • Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing in the garlic butter sauce.

   • If pasta looks dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

   • Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat.

5. Finish & Serve

   • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and parmesan.

   • Serve with extra lemon wedges on the side.

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⏱ Total Time: 20–25 minutes
🥖 Great with: garlic bread or a side salad