Shrimp Linguini
Elevate your dinner table with this flavorful and elegant Shrimp Linguini, a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This dish combines tender linguini pasta with succulent, pan-seared shrimp tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and brightened with the zest and juice of fresh lemon. A touch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle heat, while fresh parsley offers a burst of herbaceous freshness. Finished with optional Parmesan cheese for a creamy, savory touch, this Shrimp Linguini recipe strikes the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. Ready in just 35 minutes and made with wholesome ingredients, it’s a delightful crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguini pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the remaining water and set the pasta aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Stir until melted, then add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Add the zest and juice of the lemon to the skillet, then stir to combine. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
Add the cooked linguini to the skillet and toss everything together. Gradually add some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta until desired consistency is reached.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pasta and toss once more. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as needed.
Serve the shrimp linguini hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.3 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1058 mg | 352% | |
| Sodium | 4146 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 153.5 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 922 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1606 mg | 34% | |
*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.
