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Description
A flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp in a garlic-butter sauce, tossed with tender linguine and brightened with fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz linguine
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or chicken stock
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp, if not already done. Finely dice the shallots, mince the garlic, juice the lemon, and chop the parsley.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, about 6–8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until shallots are translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Deglaze the skillet with apple cider vinegar or chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits. Add lemon juice and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in the remaining butter and olive oil until the sauce is glossy.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and add the cooked linguine and parsley. Toss to coat everything in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water, a splash at a time, to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired. Serve hot, garnished with more parsley.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a green salad. Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, pasta, garlic, quick dinner
