Spicy Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

• portions: 2 servings
• temps total: 25 minutes

Ingrédients

7 ½ oz spaghetti, dry

½ cup butter

7 ½ oz shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp Calabrian chili peppers, finely chopped (about 4 small peppers)

½ cup parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for serving)

2 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

Red pepper flakes, for serving

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water.

2. Meanwhile, heat butter on medium and add shrimp, garlic, and peppers. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, or until pink throughout.

3. Add the cooked pasta, parmesan, & reserved pasta water. Toss gently until the cheese has melted and the sauce is thick.

4. Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Stir to coat pasta in the sauce. Add salt & pepper if needed.

5. Serve with red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!