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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe

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This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe is a delicious combination of juicy shrimp, rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor, it's ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. Add remaining butter to the skillet. Stir in the reserved pasta water and lemon juice, then simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, then stir in Parmesan cheese and shrimp.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
  • Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen shrimp works too.
  • Add a splash of white wine for extra depth in the sauce.

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