Ingredients
For the pasta:
250g spaghetti
or linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup
reserved pasta water
For the shrimp:
500 grams of
shrimp (peeled and prepared)
2 tablespoons
unsalted butter
3 garlic
cloves (chopped)
1 teaspoon red
chili flakes (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon
paprika
Salt and
pepper (to taste)
Juice of 1
lemon
2 tablespoons
chopped fresh parsley
Optional Toppings:
Grated
Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
Bring a
large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to
the package instructions until al dente.
Reserve
1/4 cup of pasta water before draining. Drizzle the cooked pasta with olive oil
and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp:
In a large
skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for
about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Toss in
the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are
fully cooked.
Season the
shrimp with red chili flakes, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Make the Sauce:
Squeeze
the lemon juice over the shrimp and stir well. Add the reserved pasta water to
the skillet and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to create a light sauce.
- Combine Everything:
Add the
cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it with the shrimp and sauce until well
coated. Let it heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle
chopped parsley over the pasta. Add optional grated Parmesan cheese for extra
flavor.
Serve hot
with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your Spicy Garlic Butter
Shrimp Pasta with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad!