Shrimp-Spaghetti with Crumbs

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through. Remove from the heat.
4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp and toss to combine. Add the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
5. Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is often served in Italian restaurants as an appetizer.
• The bread crumbs give the dish a nice, crunchy texture.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover cooked shrimp.