Description
This Shrimp Linguine recipe features perfectly cooked al dente pasta tossed in a rich brown butter and garlic sauce with tender, succulent shrimp seasoned with garlic and herbs. Finished with fresh lemon juice and parsley, and optionally garnished with parmesan, this dish offers a delightful balance of buttery, savory, and fresh flavors perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 box linguine (16-ounce, cooked al dente and drained)
Shrimp and Sauce
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil or similar)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 24 ounces shrimp (fresh or thawed, raw, medium, peeled and deveined, tails removed)
- 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced (plus more for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese (fresh, optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine: Prepare the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside while preparing the shrimp and sauce.
- Melt butter: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter and cook it gently until it turns golden brown and aromatic, about 2 minutes. This browning adds a nutty depth to the sauce.
- Add oil: Stir in the olive oil to the browned butter and mix well to combine.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, just until fragrant and golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook shrimp: Incorporate the shrimp and garlic-herb seasoning into the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn light pink and curl up. Avoid overcooking to keep shrimp tender.
- Remove shrimp: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked shrimp to a large bowl, leaving the sauce in the skillet.
- Add lemon and parsley: To the skillet with the remaining sauce, stir in the fresh lemon juice and minced parsley.
- Toss linguine: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and gently fold everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce evenly. Heat through for about 1 minute.
- Combine and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, then stir the shrimp back into the linguine mixture. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and optional parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
- Substitute olive oil with avocado oil or another neutral oil if preferred.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice freshness and color – don’t skip it.
- Parmesan garnish is optional but adds a lovely savory finish.
- Cooking butter until browned (browned butter) provides a richer flavor than simply melting it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
