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Vampire Slayer Garlic Shrimp Pasta for Two

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Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 oz linguine
  • 8 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and just turning golden, being careful not to burn it.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.
  7. Stir in the remaining butter and red pepper flakes until the sauce turns glossy.
  8. Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked linguine, tossing everything together to coat.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

A full head of garlic costs very little and delivers a genuinely bold, garlic-forward flavor that makes this dish feel dramatic and special for very little added expense.