Old Bay Garlic Shrimp Dish (Printable Version)

Tender shrimp in garlic butter with Old Bay seasoning, pasta, parsley, chives, and Parmesan.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Pasta

01 - 227 grams pasta

→ Sauce

02 - 57 grams unsalted butter
03 - 10 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
05 - 120 milliliters reserved pasta water

→ Seafood

06 - 340-454 grams Key West Pink Shrimp, lightly salted

→ Herbs

07 - 120 milliliters chopped parsley
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives

→ Cheese

09 - 120 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Prepare pasta in generously salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - In a pan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant and softened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes, avoiding browning.
03 - Incorporate Old Bay seasoning into the garlic butter and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
04 - Pour in reserved pasta water and simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes to meld flavors.
05 - Add the lightly salted Key West Pink Shrimp to the sauce and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
06 - Toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp sauce, chopped parsley, and chives until well combined.
07 - Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, mix thoroughly, and serve immediately while warm.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Avoid browning the garlic to maintain a delicate flavor and prevent bitterness.