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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 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. 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. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same ...