Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Orginal Author: Chungah

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 25
  • Typical Yield: 4

Ingredients

    Main:
    • 8 ounces (1/2 Box) fettuccine or any long pasta
    • 1 pound medium/large shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Sub w/ Thyme or Basil)
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Sub w/ Chilli poweder)
    • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
    • 2 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta (al dente) according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. Prep Shrimp: Ensure Shrimp is peeled and deveined. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  3. Melt Butter: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
  5. Stir in Pasta: Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Stir in pasta, arugula and Parmesan until arugula begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.