Easy Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Shrimp and linguini in a pan with a wooden spoon slotted in the side and lemon slices scattered on top.

This super easy Shrimp Linguine dish is SO flavorful! It's made with a buttery, garlic, lemon sauce that the whole family will love. The best part is it's done in 20 minutes. Perfect for those busy weeknight dinners!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 210kcal

Author Jillian Schneider

Equipment

cast iron skillet
cutting board
large pot for boiling pasta
tongs

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
1 lb linguine
4 tbsp unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic minced
½ cup parsley diced, either fresh or seasoning
2 lemons one lemon you will use all the juice and from the other lemon you will cut it in half and use the zest from one half and slice the other half into rounds
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup parmesan cheese grated
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1 - Bring a large pot of water and a dash of salt to a boil and add in your pasta. Boil for 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2 - Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium-low heat. Add in butter, oil, and garlic. Cook until your garlic is fragrant; about 5 minutes stirring occasionally to not let the garlic burn.
Step 3—Add the shrimp and cook until it is no longer gray if you bought uncooked or until heated through if you are using already-cooked shrimp.
Step 4 - Remove from the heat and add in parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon rounds. Stir to combine.
Step 5 - Add in your cooked pasta and parmesan cheese and mix well. Top with more parsley if desired.

Notes

How to store this dish.

You can store this recipe in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

What if my pasta turns out dry?

After you drain your pasta keep the water in the pot and if you feel your pasta is too dry at the end of the recipe add a little into your dish and mix well until it reaches the desired consistency.

Try to use raw shrimp if possible.

Using raw shrimp enhances the flavor even more. While the shrimp cook in the sauce they soak in all the flavors.

How can the kids help?

Teach your child how to make pasta. It's a simple procedure that will be a life lesson!

Have your kiddo zest the lemon.

With assistance of course; have them melt the butter and oil before adding the shrimp.

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