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Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and elegant garlic shrimp pasta with juicy shrimp and a glossy garlic-butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 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 cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the same skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in white wine or chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in the butter until melted and the sauce is glossy.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained pasta, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
  7. Toss everything together until the pasta and shrimp are well coated in the sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream.
  • If you don’t have white wine, chicken broth or vegetable broth works well.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

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