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Simple Dinner
Ingredients:
6 oz (about half a box) spaghetti or linguine
1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic (minced) - 1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper (to taste) - A squeeze of lemon juice
Fresh parsley (optional, chopped) - Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente (about 8–10 minutes).
Drain and set aside, reserving a few tablespoons of the pasta water.
Cook the shrimp: In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Combine:
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the shrimp.
Add a splash of pasta water to loosen it up.
Squeeze in lemon juice and mix everything well.
Finish:
Sprinkle parsley and Parmesan on top (if using). 💡 Tip: Swap shrimp for chicken strips or tofu if you prefer — same method, same 15 minutes!
Ready in: 15 minutes Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1 small chouriço (Portuguese sausage), sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, chopped
1–2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
A pinch of paprika (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 7 minutes, until just tender. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chouriço slices and cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly crispy.
Add the onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
Stir in the potatoes, season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until golden and coated in chouriço flavor.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
🍷 Fun fact: This quick dish is inspired by the Azorean love of hearty, smoky flavors — simple island ingredients cooked together in one pan.
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