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15 Minute Garlic Shrimp Linguine
Impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering Shrimp Linguine recipe that brings restaurant-quality taste and the flavors of Italy to your dinner table.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 688 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 lemon thinly sliced and halved
Instructions
- Cook the 1 pound linguine pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 4 tablespoons salted butter and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1 pound raw shrimp. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring continuously, until shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Simmer for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Toss the shrimp mixture with 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced.
- Add the cooked linguine and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
688kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
1370mg
(57%)
Potassium
456mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
826IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 688
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 688kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1370mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 456mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 826IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.