Description
A simple yet flavorful shrimp garlic butter linguine dish that’s quick to prepare and packed with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in cooked linguine, lemon juice, and parsley. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg