Garlic Lemon Shrimp Pasta
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Serves: 4-6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb linguine or spaghetti pasta
  • 1 Tbsp good quality olive oil
  • 5 Tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes,
  • 1½ lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • juice of 1 medium lemon
  • ½ C romano cheese
  • ¼ C parsley, chopped
Instructions
  1. Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta in a collander and set aside.
  2. Heat a large sautee pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp, cook each side until pink - approx 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Add pasta to the pan, add remaining butter and parsley, stir until melted. Add lemon juice and stir again. Top with romano and serve immediately.
Recipe by Good Thyme Kitchen at https://www.goodthymekitchen.com/garlic-lemon-shrimp-pasta/