Ingredients
200 g spaghetti
½ cup butter
200 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup pecorino romano, grated
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Extra pecorino romano for serving
Directions
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat butter on medium and add shrimp, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, or until pink throughout.
Step 3
Add the cooked pasta, pecorino romano, & reserved pasta water. Toss gently until the cheese has melted and the sauce is thick.
Step 4
Turn off the heat and add parsley & lemon juice. Stir to coat pasta in the sauce. Add salt & pepper if needed.
Step 5
Serve with more cheese on top. Enjoy!
