Garlic & Oil Shrimp Over Pasta Recipe
(spaghetti or linguine)
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Shrimp
Method
Pasta Preparation
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Drain the Pasta
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the rest and set the pasta aside.
Shrimp Preparation
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Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
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Add Lemon Juice and Parsley
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley into the shrimp mixture, combining well. If the mixture seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
Combine and Serve
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