Description
This Shrimp Linguine recipe is a flavorful and simple Italian-inspired pasta dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender large shrimp are sautéed with garlic, butter, and olive oil, then tossed with linguine, fresh parsley, lemon zest and juice, and finished with parmesan cheese for a bright, savory meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 1 pound linguine noodles, white or wheat
Shrimp and Sauce
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound large shrimp, about 20 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
- Lemon zest from 1/2 of a large lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced in half-rounds
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add a little oil and salt to the boiling water and cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season Shrimp: Meanwhile, season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Shrimp: Heat unsalted butter and olive oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, being careful not to burn it. Then add the shrimp and cook, tossing often, until they turn pink and are just cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in fresh chopped parsley, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, lemon slices, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss to combine and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained linguine noodles to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the top and gently toss everything together until well combined and the cheese is slightly melted.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm, garnished with extra parsley or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Variations: Add 1/4 cup white wine during step 3 and let it cook down for extra depth of flavor.
- Add vegetables like asparagus or cherry tomatoes with the shrimp for a more colorful and nutritious dish.
- For a lower-carb option, substitute linguine noodles with zucchini noodles.
