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Garlic Shrimp Noodles

20-minute weeknight noodles. Shrimp, garlic, butter, chili, parsley.

Time
20 min
Makes
Serves 4
Difficulty
Easy
Glass
Shaken Weeknight Crowd
Garlic Shrimp Noodles

Method

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta per package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2

While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer; sear 90 seconds per side. Transfer to a plate.

4

Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook 60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant and the butter is foaming.

5

Add the drained pasta and 1/2 cup of pasta water. Toss until the sauce glazes the noodles, 1-2 minutes. Add more pasta water if needed.

6

Return the shrimp to the pan. Add the parsley and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Season to taste. Serve immediately.

From the kitchen

90 seconds per side. Anything more and the shrimp is rubber.