Name: Quick Garlic Shrimp Linguine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine pasta; 4 tablespoons salted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves); 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 lemon (thinly sliced and halved)

Description

This recipe is for a delicious and crowd-pleasing shrimp linguine dish with a tangy lemon flavor. The dish is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound linguine pasta
4 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 lemon (thinly sliced and halved)

Instructions

In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil and cook 1 pound of linguine pasta according to the package instructions. Before draining, set aside 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, melting 4 tablespoons of salted butter and adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Incorporate 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1 pound of raw shrimp. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until the shrimp turn pink, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
Pour in 1/4 cup of lemon juice and add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Allow to simmer for 1 minute while stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
Combine the shrimp mixture with 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, and the thinly sliced 1/2 lemon.
Add the cooked linguine and the reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing everything together to ensure even coating. Serve right away.

Notes

TECHNIQUE TIP: Ensure the shrimp are fully thawed and pat them dry before cooking to achieve a perfect sear.

STORAGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water to loosen the pasta.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 688 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 1370 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 90 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 175 mg