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A close-up of a white plate filled with Lemon Shrimp Linguine pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.

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 optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 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 a large pot of salted boiling water. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta in a colander.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Pour the white wine (if using) into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and butter. Cook, whisking, until the butter is melted and the sauce is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return the cooked linguine and shrimp to the skillet. Add the chopped parsley and toss to combine. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra touch of freshness, you can add a little lemon zest to the sauce. This dish pairs well with a crisp white wine or a light salad.

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