Garlic Butter Shrimp Noodles: Silky

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until just under al dente (1–2 minutes less than package directions). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 60–90 seconds per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
3. Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted and bubbling, stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
4. Add cooked noodles and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss vigorously with tongs for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and emulsifies into a glossy glaze.
5. Return the seared shrimp to the pan, toss to coat in the sauce, and finish with fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan cheese.