Thai Shrimp Linguine
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and creamy Thai Shrimp Linguine, a fusion recipe that brings together the satisfying bite of linguine pasta and the bold flavors of Thai cuisine. Succulent, sautéed shrimp are coated in a rich, velvety coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic red curry paste, garlic, ginger, and lime juice, creating a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Fresh red bell peppers and a garnish of chopped cilantro, scallions, and optional crushed peanuts add a pop of color and texture to this quick 40-minute meal. Easy to make yet packed with gourmet flavors, it's a perfect dish for anyone craving a bright and refreshing take on pasta night. Serve it hot and watch it become your new favorite comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 medium shallots (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 stalks scallions (sliced)
- 0.25 cup crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced shallots to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute to release its flavors.
Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Toss in the shrimp and sliced red bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, and crushed peanuts if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Thai-inspired shrimp linguine!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.5 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1066 mg | 355% | |
| Sodium | 6451 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.8 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.6 g | ||
| Protein | 162.5 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3347 mg | 71% | |
*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.
