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A close-up shot of a bowl of lemon shrimp linguine pasta, garnished with fresh parsley and chili flakes.

Lemon Shrimp Linguine

A light and flavorful pasta dish perfect for summer evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 1 tablespoon salt for pasta water
For the Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package directions in salted boiling water. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the butter until melted. Add the cooked linguine, cooked shrimp, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Toss to combine.
  6. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too dry. Continue to toss until the pasta and shrimp are well coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream along with the butter. Garnish with extra lemon zest for a brighter flavor.

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