Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta (Creamy & Ready in 20 Mins)

Ingredients:

• 250g spaghetti or linguine
• 300g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish
• Juice of ½ lemon

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:
   Boil pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Sauté the Shrimp:
   In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
   Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
3. Garlic Butter Sauce:
   In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
   Add chili flakes (optional), then stir in cream and Parmesan. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Combine:
   Return shrimp to the pan, then toss in the drained pasta. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
5. Finish & Serve:
   Squeeze lemon juice on top, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot!