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Perfect Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe for Dinner

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A quick, flavorful, and elegant shrimp pasta recipe with a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions (3-4 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
  4. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Stir in reserved pasta water and lemon juice. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, then toss cooked pasta in the garlic butter sauce until fully coated.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese if desired.
  8. Serve immediately with crusty bread and enjoy!

Notes

[‘Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.’, ‘Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor.’, ‘Reserve some pasta water to create a silky sauce.’, ‘Adjust spice level by adding more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.’, ‘Prep all ingredients before cooking as the recipe comes together quickly.’]

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Keywords: shrimp pasta, garlic butter shrimp, quick dinner, seafood pasta, easy pasta recipe

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