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How to prepare shrimp pasta

Pulse daily DIY recipe teaches prospective chefs how to prepare healthy, Ghanaian dishes in a simple way.

Some families are incorporating shrimps into their diet because it is made up of protein and also low in calories.

Forget about the price, shrimps contains all the essential nutrients like over 100% of the Daily Value for selenium, over 75% for vitamin B12, over 50% for phosphorous, and over 30% for choline, copper, and iodine.

Ingredients

Pasta

2 Tablespoons olive oil

6 Tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1¼ pounds large shrimp

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning

½ cup parmesan cheese

2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

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Method

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Heat oil in a pan and 2 add a tablespoon of butter.

Saute onion and garlic until it turns brown.

Add the shrimp, seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.

Add the pasta back to the pot with the remaining butter and parmesan.

Stir continuously until the mixed and butter is melted.

Add the lemon juice before serving and serve while hot.

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