Description
A quick and delightful Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine recipe that combines succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and a buttery sauce for a rich flavor.
Ingredients
- Linguine pasta: 250 grams (about 9 ounces)
- Shrimp: 500 grams (peeled and deveined)
- Garlic: 4 cloves (minced)
- Butter: 100 grams (about 7 tablespoons)
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup (chopped)
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Red pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by thawing if frozen, patting dry, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Toss the cooked linguine with the shrimp and garlic butter sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.
- Plate the dish and garnish with additional parsley and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp is preferred for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spice level with more or fewer red pepper flakes.
- Consider adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Pair with a crisp white wine for an enhanced dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Linguine, Quick Dinner, Italian Recipe