Ingredients 🛒 :
▪️12 oz spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
▪️1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
▪️4 tbsp unsalted butter
▪️3 tbsp olive oil
▪️4 garlic cloves, minced
▪️1/4 cup white wine (optional)
▪️1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
▪️1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
▪️Salt and pepper to taste
▪️2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
▪️Juice of 1/2 lemon
Directions 👩🍳 :
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
Step 2: Sauté the Shrimp
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and olive oil. Sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add white wine (if using) and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Combine
Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the garlic butter sauce, reserved pasta water, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Stir until well coated.
Step 5: Add Shrimp
Add shrimp back into the skillet and toss gently. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan if desired.
Step 6: Serve
Plate your pasta and enjoy with a wedge of lemon!
⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏰ Cook Time: 20 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 30 minutes
🍴 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories: 450 kcal per serving
Enjoy
