How to Make Shrimp and Garlic Pasta

This light, tasty recipe is easy to make but sure to impress.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 lb. shrimp, cleaned (deveined and without casing)
• 2 cloves garlic, dice
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound spaghetti, cooked

1. In large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.

2. Add garlic. Toast until slightly brown and aromatic.

3. Add butter.

4. When melted, add shrimp. Cook 1 minute, stirring. Turn shrimp. Cook 2 minutes or until opaque and pinkish-white.

5. Reduce heat and add some spaghetti, stirring until well mixed. Toss with remaining spaghetti.

Tips & Warnings

• Be vigilant of garlic--if it begins to darken, reduce heat.
• Shrimp cooks very fast. Do not overcook--it will become rubbery and tough.