Description
Indulge in a restaurant-quality experience at home with this Quick and Easy Shrimp Linguine Creamy Recipe. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful dish that features succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, complemented by fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this pasta dish is sure to impress your family and guests. The best part? It’s simple enough for cooks of all levels to master. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, this creamy shrimp linguine is the ultimate comfort food that satisfies cravings without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for one minute. Stir in heavy cream, bringing it to a simmer.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, then add lemon juice and zest.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; toss with sauce.
- Combine drained linguine with shrimp mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Finish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg