Ingredients:
– 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
– 1 lb spaghetti (adjust based on family size)
– 6-8 garlic cloves, minced (adjust to taste)
– 1/4 cup butter
– Olive oil (3 drizzles)
– Italian seasoning
– Fresh ground pepper
– Red pepper flakes
– Salt
– Fresh herbs (to taste)
Instructions:
1. **Cook the Pasta:** Boil spaghetti in salted water until tender. Add some oil, salt, and fresh herbs to the water for extra flavor. Save 1 cup of pasta water, drain the noodles, and set aside.
2. **Prep the Shrimp:** While the pasta is boiling, wash and clean the shrimp.
3. **Cook the Shrimp:** Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and start to curl.
4. **Add Garlic:** Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 5-7 minutes, then drizzle in some olive oil. Continue stirring until the shrimp are fully pink and curled.
5. **Combine:** Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Gradually pour in the saved pasta water, starting with 1/4 cup, until the pasta is moist but not too liquidy. Toss everything to coat well.
6. **Season:** Sprinkle Italian seasoning, ground pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Toss the pasta until everything is well combined and heated through.
Enjoy this delicious garlic shrimp pasta! 😋❤️