The most delicious dinner in 10 minutes

 

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225g) spaghetti or any pasta
• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta (5 minutes):

   • Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Shrimp (3 minutes):

   • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds.
   • Toss in the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.

3. Combine and Serve (2 minutes):

   • Add the drained pasta to the skillet, squeeze in fresh lemon juice, and toss everything together.
   • Sprinkle Parmesan and parsley on top, toss well, and serve hot.

Optional Add-ins:

• Cherry tomatoes for a fresh burst
• Spinach for extra greens
• A drizzle of olive oil for extra richness

Quick, easy, and packed with flavor! Let me know if you need more quick recipes.