Garlic Butter Parmesan Shrimp Spaghetti

Shopping list

• 1 lb large shrimp — peeled & deveined

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• 12 oz spaghetti

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• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

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• 1 tbsp olive oil

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• 5 garlic cloves — minced

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• 0.75 cup Parmesan — grated

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• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

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• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika

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• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

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• 0.5 tsp black pepper

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• salt — to taste

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• 2 tbsp parsley — chopped

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• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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• 0.5 cup reserved pasta water

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• baby tomatoes

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Step by step

1. 1

   Cook Pasta: Boil spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   Season Shrimp: Toss shrimp with paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Sear Shrimp: Heat olive oil with 1 tbsp butter. Cook shrimp 1– 2 min per side until golden and opaque. Remove.

4. 4

   Garlic Butter: Melt remaining butter, add garlic, halved baby tomatoes and cook 1 minute.

5. 5

   Toss Pasta: Add spaghetti, lemon juice, Parmesan, and enough pasta water for a glossy coating.

6. 6

   Finish: Return shrimp, toss gently, then top with parsley and extra Parmesan.