Cook pasta

• Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.

Sear shrimp

• Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

Make garlic butter base

• In the same pan, melt butter. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.

Build the sauce

• Pour in broth and simmer 2–3 minutes. Stir in cream and Parmesan until smooth.

• Add lemon juice and adjust with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Combine

• Toss in pasta and shrimp. Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

Finish

• Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.