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Shrimp Linguine

Creamy Shrimp Linguine Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

This quick and easy Shrimp Linguine combines tender shrimp with linguine in a luxurious cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Linguine Pasta Cook until al dente
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Opt for fresh for best flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 2 tbsp Butter For sautéing shrimp
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For searing shrimp
For Seasoning
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 unit Lemon Juiced and zested
  • Salt and Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Cooking spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook linguine for 9-11 minutes, reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, sauté large shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  3. Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes in the skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Add lemon juice and zest, return shrimp to the skillet and toss in the sauce.
  6. Add drained linguine to the skillet, tossing until well coated and adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Fold in chopped parsley and serve immediately, garnishing with extra parsley or Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite additions like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.

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