Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti
• 200 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-9 minutes; drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.

3. 3

   Add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the same skillet; cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in red pepper flakes if using.

4. 4

   Return the shrimp to the pan, add the cooked spaghetti, and toss together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a silky sauce.

5. 5

   Finish with lemon juice, chopped parsley, and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper; serve immediately.