Bring a taste of the Italian coast to your kitchen with this luxurious, buttery shrimp pasta. It's a foolproof weeknight dinner that tastes like a five-star restaurant meal in under half an hour.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer; sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remove shrimp from pan and set aside to avoid overcooking.
4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
5. Stir in lemon juice and a splash of pasta water, then toss in the cooked pasta and cooked shrimp.
6. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley until the sauce is creamy and coats the noodles.

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Allergens

Contains: dairy, gluten, shellfish

Cook to safe internal temperatures and use a food thermometer. Allergen and nutrition information is approximate — verify for your needs. This recipe was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for general guidance only.