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Dinner Shrimp Pasta

Close-up of dinner shrimp pasta with creamy sauce and herbs on a white plate.

A delicious and easy-to-make shrimp pasta perfect for a satisfying dinner. Tender shrimp cooked in a garlic butter sauce tossed with al dente spaghetti and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

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12 ounces spaghetti
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in white wine and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the shrimp and sauce.
Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.