Savoring Simplicity: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Perfection

Certainly! How about making Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta? It’s a simple and delicious dish. Here’s a basic recipe:

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225g) linguine or your favorite pasta
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
4. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the garlic butter.
6. Squeeze the lemon juice over the pasta and shrimp. Toss again to combine.