Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces (225 grams) spaghetti or your favorite pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound (450 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:
   1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
2. Prepare the Shrimp:
   1. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   2. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
   3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
   1. In the same skillet, add the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
   2. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.
4. Combine Pasta and Shrimp:
   1. Return the shrimp to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and shrimp with the sauce. If the pasta seems too dry, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
5. Serve:
   1. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
   2. Serve the Garlic Shrimp Pasta immediately, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Enjoy your Garlic Shrimp Pasta!