Garlic, butter and lemon coat tender shrimp and spaghetti in this quick pasta supper. A splash of starchy pasta water helps the sauce cling without cream. Keep the shrimp cooking time short so they stay juicy.

Serves 4 • Prep: 15 minutes • Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
  • 1 lb (450 g) raw peeled and deveined shrimp
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes, optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water, or as needed

Instructions

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