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September 3 2019

After School Quick Dinner - Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    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

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
    
Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
    
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.
    
Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
    
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.
    
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.