There’s nothing better than a simple yet flavorful pasta dish, and this garlic butter shrimp pappardelle is the perfect combination of rich, buttery goodness and bright, fresh flavors. With tender shrimp, silky pasta, and a garlicky, lemon-infused sauce, this dish comes together quickly but tastes like something straight out of a restaurant. Whether you're making it for a cozy night in or impressing guests, this recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
INGREDIENTS
- 12oz Package of Wixter Shrimp
- Half a head of garlic
- Chili Flakes
- Olive Oil
- Basil
- Lemon
- Parsley
- Pappardelle (optional) Pasta Noodles
- Butter
INSTRUCTIONS
- Chop a tablespoon of parsley
- Thinly slice 5 cloves of garlic
- Cook pasta noodles in boiling water
- In a pan, add olive oil, chili flakes, garlic, salt, and pepper
- Drop shrimp into the pan and sweat
- Add a little pasta water or white wine to the pan with your shrimp
- Add some fresh lemon juice to the shrimp
- Loosely chop a quarter cup of basil and a teaspoon of lemon zest
- Add a taplespoomn of chopped parsley
- Add two tablespoons of butter
- Simmer noodles with shrimp and sauce for 2 to 4 minutes
- Plate and top with some parmesan