Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine
A quick and easy 15-minute dinner featuring buttery garlic shrimp tossed with linguine pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta (uncooked)
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium to large size)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces linguine and cook according to package directions (about 9-11 minutes) until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not browned, stirring constantly.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet. Once melted, pour in reserved pasta water and lemon juice. Stir and let simmer for 1 minute to slightly thicken.
- Add drained linguine and cooked shrimp back into the skillet. Toss well to coat with garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese and optional lemon wedges.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender. Use fresh garlic for best flavor and stir constantly to avoid burning. Reserve pasta water to help sauce cling to pasta. Add cold butter in pieces to control melting. If sauce is too thick, add more pasta water; if too thin, simmer longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plat
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
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