15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt & pepper.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
4. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
5. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
6. Reduce heat to low, stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
7. Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with shrimp, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
8. Sprinkle with parmesan before serving (optional).

Serving Suggestion: Serve with garlic bread and a glass of chilled white wine for a quick yet elegant dinner.