Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz Linguine or Spaghetti
• 1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 5 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes(optional)
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
• to taste Salt and Black Pepper
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, season shrimp with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the cooked pasta, shrimp, lemon juice, and half of the parsley to the skillet.

7. 7

   Toss everything together, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce needs loosening.

8. 8

   Garnish with remaining parsley and parmesan cheese before serving.