Garlic Butter Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti or linguine

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 4–5 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Zest of 1 lemon

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ¼ cup pasta water (as needed)

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta
   Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
   Reserve ¼ cup pasta water and drain.

2. Season & Cook Shrimp
   Season shrimp with paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
   Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high.
   Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
   Remove and set aside.

3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce
   In the same skillet, add remaining butter.
   Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
   Add lemon juice + lemon zest.

4. Combine Everything
   Add pasta to the skillet.
   Toss with the garlic butter lemon sauce.
   Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
   Stir in Parmesan.

5. Add Shrimp
   Return shrimp to the skillet and toss gently.

6. Serve
   Garnish with parsley and extra lemon if desired.