I can provide you with a popular and delicious recipe that many people enjoy when they have guests over for dinner – "Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta."
Here's a simple recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick of heat)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set them aside.
In the same pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth or white wine, and let it simmer for a couple of minutes, reducing slightly.
Lower the heat, and stir in the heavy cream (or half-and-half). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan, and toss them in the creamy garlic sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and shrimp mixture, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with some additional grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired. It's a delightful dish that is sure to please your guests!