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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A fast, easy, and flavorful shrimp pasta dish ready in 15 minutes, featuring a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 ounces of spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-9 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring frequently until garlic turns golden (1-2 minutes).
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink edges appear. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and stir until melted. Toss in drained pasta and add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce.
  6. Stir in lemon zest and juice, then return shrimp to the pan. Toss gently to combine and warm through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta and finish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cook garlic gently over medium heat to avoid burning. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Dry shrimp before cooking for better sear. If sauce is too thick, add more pasta water; if too thin, simmer longer on low heat.

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