Shrimp Pasta

5 – 6 servings

10 – 15  minutes

12 minutes

Yield: 5 – 6 servings
Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

8 ounces fettuccine
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups baby arugula
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions:

Step 1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

Step 2
Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.

Step 3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4
Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.

Step 5
Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Stir in pasta, arugula and Parmesan until arugula begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp.

Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.