Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce, a restaurant-quality dish you can easily recreate at home. This recipe combines tender linguini pasta with succulent shrimp and earthy mushrooms, all enveloped in a velvety sauce bursting with Parmesan, cream cheese, and fragrant fresh herbs like parsley and basil. A touch of garlic and optional red chili flakes adds depth and a subtle kick. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an impressive yet approachable option for weeknight meals or special occasions. Serve it hot with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan for a meal that's as satisfying as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Linguini pasta
- 1 lb Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- to taste Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguini according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the mushrooms are golden and tender. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until smooth and combined.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, and basil to the skillet. Stir until the sauce is thickened and creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes to taste.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with the drained linguini. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and shrimp evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional parsley or Parmesan as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.9 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.3 g | 562% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1396 mg | 465% | |
| Sodium | 5131 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 177.4 g | 355% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1413 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2370 mg | 50% | |
*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.
