GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP PASTA

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, divided
• 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

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
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3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, oregano and red bell pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
5. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in skillet. Stir in pasta, arugula and Parmesan until arugula begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.