Quick Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Seafood
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8 ounces fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti
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1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Fresh Produce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups baby arugula or spinach
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
→ Dairy & Seasonings
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Let's Cook!:
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
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Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
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Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
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Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Stir in pasta, arugula and Parmesan until arugula begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp.
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Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
# Recipe Notes:
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This quick and delicious pasta dish combines tender shrimp with garlic butter sauce and fresh greens for a complete meal in just 20 minutes.