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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe delivers restaurant-style taste in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in white wine or chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in butter and lemon juice until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Add the drained pasta and parsley to the skillet. Toss to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For tender shrimp, avoid overcooking. Cook them just until they turn pink.
  • If you don’t have wine, chicken broth works as a substitute.
  • Feel free to add a handful of spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra vegetables.
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