Name: 20-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package. Scoop out 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink. Transfer to a plate.
Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the drained pasta, 1/2 cup pasta water, and lemon juice. Toss until the sauce coats the noodles, adding more pasta water if it looks dry.
Return the shrimp to the pan, add the Parmesan and parsley, and toss again. Serve right away.

20-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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