Linguini with Shrimp and Pine Nuts
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful Linguini with Shrimp and Pine Nuts recipe. Perfectly cooked linguini is tossed with succulent, pan-seared shrimp, golden toasted pine nuts, and a light garlic-infused olive oil sauce, all brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat. The finishing touch of chopped parsley adds vibrant color and freshness, while optional Parmesan cheese lends a creamy, savory depth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish is ideal for busy weeknights or intimate dinner gatherings. Serve it with a crisp white wine and a side salad for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Keywords: linguini with shrimp, pine nuts pasta, shrimp pasta recipe, easy seafood dinner, garlic lemon linguini.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Linguini
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 quarter cup Pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguini according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked linguini to the skillet. Toss with olive oil and garlic, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce as needed.
Stir in the toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, and parsley, tossing to combine. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and gently mix everything together.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired.
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if you like.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.2 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.2 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 46.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 981 mg | 327% | |
| Sodium | 5049 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.0 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 192.9 g | 386% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1576 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2324 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
