Garlic butter shrimp pasta
Garlic
butter shrimp pasta is a delectable dish that combines tender shrimp with al
dente pasta, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe is
perfect for a quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients:
- Linguine or spaghetti
- Medium shrimp, peeled and
deveined
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black
pepper Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges for serving
Preparation:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot
of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter
with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red
pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet,
seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the shrimp turn pink
and opaque.
- Return the cooked pasta to the
skillet, tossing to combine with the shrimp and garlic butter sauce.
- Stir in chopped parsley and
adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished
with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges on the side.
This garlic
butter shrimp pasta offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making
it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The
simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural sweetness of the shrimp to
shine, complemented by the richness of the garlic-infused butter sauce. Enjoy
this delightful dish with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine for a
complete dining experience.
