Garlic Shrimp with Spaghetti

Garlic Shrimp with Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food to indulge in on this chilly damp day. This luscious spaghetti dish with its sublime flavors and succulent shrimp takes little time to prepare and is satisfying. You will find yourself making this easy-to-make decadent dish again soon.

                                                            Garlic Shrimp with Spaghetti

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti, regular

   or gluten-free

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 pound large shrimp, peeled 

   and deveined

kosher salt

freshly ground white pepper

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2-3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped

1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano 

   cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Season the water generously with salt. Add the spaghetti and cook one minute less than directed on the package. Reserve 1 cup of cooked pasta water. Drain the spaghetti well. If using gluten-free spaghetti, rinse under cold water and drain again.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium- high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. 

Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside. 

In the same skillet, melt the remaining unsalted butter, add the lemon juice and cooked spaghetti. Before tossing, sprinkle the spaghetti with salt and the Pecorino Romano cheese. Add 1/2 cup cooked pasta water and toss.  Continue to toss, adding more pasta water if necessary. Add the shrimp and toss. 

Season with freshly grated white pepper and garnish with parsley.

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