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Quick Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine

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A fast and easy dinner recipe featuring linguine tossed with shrimp in a creamy lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute meals.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces linguine pasta (about 340 grams), cooked al dente
  • 1 pound large shrimp (450 grams), peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (180 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 grams)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces of linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  2. Pat 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp dry with a paper towel. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted and shimmering, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Pour in 3/4 cup heavy cream and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Stir in 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet, then add the drained linguine. Toss gently to coat pasta and shrimp evenly in the creamy lemon garlic butter sauce.
  8. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally with a lemon wedge on the side.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure a good sear. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Simmer sauce gently to prevent cream from curdling. Toss pasta and sauce off heat to help sauce cling to noodles.

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