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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound linguine
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.3 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 cup parsley chopped fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Add the drained linguine to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Stir in fresh chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the red pepper flakes. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness.