15 Minute Garlic Shrimp Linguine

5 from 3 votes

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 Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Shrimp Linguine

Servings: Servings

Author: Caytlin McCleery

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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