shrimp linguine recipe
This shrimp linguine recipe is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. Tender shrimp and perfectly cooked linguine are tossed in a light and zesty garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, and let simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss to coat with the sauce.
- Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir in parsley, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of saffron to the sauce while it’s simmering.
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