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Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe
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This flavorful Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender shrimp, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes are tossed with pasta in a lemony butter sauce, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Linguine:

8 oz

Large Shrimp:

1 lb (peeled and deveined)

Olive Oil:

3 tablespoons

Garlic:

4 cloves (minced)

Red Pepper Flakes:

1/4 teaspoon (optional)

White Wine or Chicken Broth:

1/4 cup

Lemon Juice:

juice of 1 lemon

Unsalted Butter:

2 tablespoons

Salt and Pepper:

to taste

Fresh Parsley:

1/4 cup chopped

Grated Parmesan Cheese:

for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Sauté Garlic and Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp, season, and cook until pink. Remove shrimp.
  3. Deglaze the Skillet: Add white wine or broth and lemon juice to the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in butter.
  4. Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to skillet, add pasta, toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

  • You can substitute cooked chicken or scallops for the shrimp.
  • For a creamy version, add 1/4 cup heavy cream with the butter.

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