Description
A bright and flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine made with tender linguine, buttery shrimp, fresh lemon, garlic, parsley, and a touch of red pepper flakes. The sauce coats the pasta beautifully and delivers a refreshing citrus aroma with a savory finish.
Ingredients
Linguine pasta
Butter
Extra virgin olive oil
Garlic cloves minced
Large shrimp peeled and deveined
Salt
Pepper
Fresh parsley chopped
Fresh lemon juice
Lemon zest
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat a large pot of salted water and cook linguine until tender then drain and keep warm.
Warm a large skillet over medium low heat and add butter with olive oil until melted.
Add minced garlic and sauté briefly while stirring so it stays soft and fragrant.
Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and tender then remove from heat.
Stir in salt pepper parsley lemon juice lemon zest and red pepper flakes until combined.
Add cooked linguine into the skillet and toss so the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
Drizzle extra melted butter or additional olive oil if a silkier finish is preferred.
Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
Notes
Shrimp cook very quickly so remove them from heat as soon as they turn pink to prevent a firm texture.
Fresh lemon juice and zest create a brighter flavor than bottled alternatives and lift the entire dish.
A splash of reserved pasta water can be added if the sauce feels too thick or does not cling well.
Serve the pasta immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American