Description
Shrimp Linguine is a fast, flavorful pasta dish made with tender linguine, juicy shrimp, garlic, lemon, and parmesan. It’s fresh, buttery, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine noodles (white or wheat)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 lemon slices (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, being careful not to brown it.
- Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until just pink, about 4–5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add cooked linguine to the skillet. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and toss gently to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use frozen shrimp, thawed and patted dry, for convenience.
- Add white wine after garlic for richer flavor.
- Swap linguine for zucchini noodles for a low-carb version.
- Add vegetables like asparagus or cherry tomatoes for more color and nutrients.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth or water to keep pasta from drying out.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
