Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
Ingredients
- Spaghetti8 oz
- Butter4 tbsp
- Shrimp1 lb
- Salt½ tsp
- Chili flake · crushed½ tsp
- Garlic4
- Parmesan cheese · grated¼ cups
- Lemon2 tbsp
- Parsley · chopped2
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions. Drain well, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the shrimp, salt and crushed red pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until the shrimp are opaque and pink. Remove from the heat and set the shrimp aside on a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the grated parmesan, lemon juice and reserved pasta water to the skillet and stir to make a sauce.
- Transfer the spaghetti to the skillet, toss with the sauce, then add the shrimp on top and toss to combine.
- Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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