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**This Has Been My Favorite Meal Recently – I’ve Already Cooked It Four Times This Month!**
If you’re looking for a dish that’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and sure to impress anyone at the dinner table, this **garlic butter shrimp pasta** is the answer. Not only is it super quick to put together, but the flavors are so satisfying that you’ll want to cook it again and again (just like I have!).
### Why This Recipe Is My New Favorite
– **Quick and Easy**: In just under 30 minutes, you can have this dish ready from start to finish. It’s the perfect meal for busy weeknights or when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.
– **Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor**: The beauty of this pasta is that it uses basic ingredients, yet the result is bursting with flavor. The **garlic butter sauce** is the star of the show, with the garlic adding depth and the butter giving everything a creamy richness. Add in some **shrimp**, **lemon**, and a little **parmesan**, and you’ve got a meal that feels fancy but is still super approachable.
– **Flexible for Different Tastes**: Not a fan of shrimp? No problem! You can easily swap in chicken or even just make it a veggie-packed pasta. The garlic butter sauce is versatile enough to work with whatever protein or vegetables you love.
If you’re ready to try this dish yourself, here’s the recipe that’s become a staple in my kitchen this month. It’s simple, delicious, and perfect for a quick dinner.
– **8 oz pasta** (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
– **1 lb shrimp**, peeled and deveined
– **4 tablespoons unsalted butter**
– **4 cloves garlic**, minced
– **½ teaspoon red pepper flakes** (optional, for a bit of heat)
– **1 teaspoon lemon zest**
– **2 tablespoons lemon juice**
– **¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese**
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **Fresh parsley**, chopped (for garnish)