⏱️ Minute 0: Boil Pasta
Cook pasta in salted boiling water (save ¼ cup pasta water before draining).
⏱️ Minute 4: Sauté Shrimp
Heat butter + olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
⏱️ Minute 7: Make the Sauce
In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds (don’t burn!).
Add lemon juice and pasta water, simmer 1 minute.
⏱️ Minute 9: Combine Everything
Toss in drained pasta, shrimp, parsley, and Parmesan. Mix well.
⏱️ Minute 10: Serve!
Garnish with extra Parmesan and dig in immediately!
🔥 Pro Tips for Perfection
🔹 Use fresh shrimp – Frozen works too (thaw first).
🔹 Don’t overcook shrimp – They turn rubbery fast!
🔹 Reserve pasta water – The starch thickens the sauce.
🔹 Add veggies – Toss in spinach or cherry tomatoes.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
With crusty bread – To soak up the sauce.
Side salad – For a light, balanced meal.
White wine pairing – Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
