1Boil salted water and cook protein pasta until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and set the pasta aside.
2Boil salted water and cook protein pasta until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and set the pasta aside.
3Boil salted water and cook protein pasta until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and set the pasta aside.
4Pat dry the shrimp. Season the large shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
5Pat dry the shrimp. Season the large shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
6Pat dry the shrimp. Season the large shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
7Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for around 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and a beautiful golden brown crust develops, then remove and set it aside.
8Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for around 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and a beautiful golden brown crust develops, then remove and set it aside.
9Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for around 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and a beautiful golden brown crust develops, then remove and set it aside.
10In the same pan, lower the heat to medium. Add butter, minced garlic and shallots. Cook for a few minutes (2-3 minutes) until soft and fragrant.
11In the same pan, lower the heat to medium. Add butter, minced garlic and shallots. Cook for a few minutes (2-3 minutes) until soft and fragrant.
12In the same pan, lower the heat to medium. Add butter, minced garlic and shallots. Cook for a few minutes (2-3 minutes) until soft and fragrant.
13Add back the pasta to the pan with the reserved pasta water, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Toss until creamy and well-coated.
14Add back the pasta to the pan with the reserved pasta water, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Toss until creamy and well-coated.
15Add back the pasta to the pan with the reserved pasta water, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Toss until creamy and well-coated.
16Top with fresh parsley and chili flakes.
17Top with fresh parsley and chili flakes.
18Top with fresh parsley and chili flakes.
19Serve the pasta with the seared shrimp, more Parmesan cheese and chili flakes.
20Serve the pasta with the seared shrimp, more Parmesan cheese and chili flakes.
21Serve the pasta with the seared shrimp, more Parmesan cheese and chili flakes.