Quick & Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Quick & Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 200g spaghetti or linguine
  • 250g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add garlic and chili flakes (if using) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Combine: Toss the cooked pasta in the garlic butter sauce, adding the reserved pasta water for extra creaminess. Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine.

Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan. Serve hot!

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