Impress Your Dad with a Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Looking for a way to impress your dad in the kitchen? Whether you're an amateur chef or a seasoned cook, this Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe is perfect for making a lasting impression. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it's sure to be a hit if you're cooking for Dad or any special occasion.

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti or linguine 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon (zester and juice) 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Cook the Pasta:

Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water then drain the pasta.

Sauté the Shrimp:

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

Combine Ingredients:

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour in the lemon juice and zest and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency.

Serve:

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Tips

You can add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor. Pair the dish with a simple side salad and some garlic bread for a complete meal.

A More Meaningful Cooking Experience

Well, most parents will love and appreciate anything you cook, so I suggest going with what your heart says or just with what you like to cook. However, considering Yohana's suggestion, why not try cooking with your dad? It'll be even more fun than doing it alone and in case you make a mistake or something, your dad can fix it with you, and you can gain some tips and tricks from him. If he's a YouTube chef, you can even be featured in his channel! Personally, I think that would be so much fun and better than trying to impress him. Of course, it's your choice!

Best of luck, Yohana!