Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients:
1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
1 lb spaghetti noodles (adjust quantity as needed)
6-8 garlic cloves, minced (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup butter
Olive oil (3 drizzles)
Italian seasoning, to taste
Fresh ground pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Salt, to taste
Fresh herbs, to taste (such as parsley or basil)
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta:
Boil the pasta in salted water until tender. Optionally, add a drizzle of olive oil and some fresh herbs to the water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Prepare the Shrimp:
While the pasta is boiling, rinse and pat the shrimp dry.
Cook the Shrimp:
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they start to turn pink and begin to curl, about 2-3 minutes.