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PastaGarlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
A buttery, garlicky shrimp pasta that comes together in 20 minutes — the most-saved recipe on Pepper.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2Melt 4 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 1 minute.
- 3Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- 4Add lemon juice, remaining butter, and pasta water. Toss in pasta and parmesan.
- 5Top with parsley and serve immediately.
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