Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta – By Malsha – eLanka

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta – By Malsha – eLanka

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225g) spaghetti or any pasta of choice
• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:
   • Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. Cook the Shrimp:
   • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
   • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant (avoid browning). Add red pepper flakes if using.
4. Combine Pasta and Shrimp:
   • Return the shrimp to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss everything together. If the mixture is too dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.

5. Finish and Serve:

   • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve warm, and enjoy!