Shrimp Garlic Butter Pasta (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Herbs
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Your choice of chopped fresh herbs, as much as you like
→ Seasonings
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Black pepper, to taste
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Sprinkle of red pepper flakes, to taste
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Add sea salt to taste
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A generous shake of Italian seasoning
→ Fats
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Split 3 tablespoons olive oil
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4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
→ Aromatics
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6-8 cloves garlic, chopped up super fine
→ Pasta
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1 box (1 lb) of spaghetti noodles
→ Seafood
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1 lb shrimp, peeled, no tails or veins
# Steps to Follow:
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Give everything a good toss on medium heat so the noodles soak up all the flavors. Top with fresh herbs if that's your thing. Plate it up hot.
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Stir in olive oil next. Add the drained noodles and toss in black pepper, that Italian blend, a bit of red pepper, and some salt. Splash in 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then add a little more if the pasta looks dry.
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Drop chopped garlic in with the shrimp. Let it cook until the shrimp are no longer see-through and completely pink—about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Over medium heat, melt your butter in a big pan. Add the shrimp and let them just start to curl and look pink, which only takes a few minutes.
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While the spaghetti bubbles, rinse the shrimp and dab them dry with paper towels.
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Boil a big pot of salted water. Toss in a little oil and some optional chopped herbs. Cook the noodles till they're just how you like 'em, 9 to 11 minutes. Save a cup of that water, drain, and set the noodles aside.
# Additional Tips:
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Want it extra tasty? Drizzle a little more good olive oil and finish with a generous sprinkle of parmesan before you eat.