🍤🍋 Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine
An easy seafood dinner bursting with buttery lemon-garlic flavor.📝
Ingredients:
12 oz linguine1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons olive oil5 cloves garlic, finely minced1 teaspoon smoked paprika½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes½ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon salt½ cup chicken or seafood broth¼ cup fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon zest½ cup reserved pasta water¼ cup freshly chopped parsley2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, optionalLemon wedges, for serving🍴 How to prepare it:
1️⃣ Cook the linguine:Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining for perfect pasta texture, an easy dinner recipe, and restaurant-style linguine.
2️⃣ Season the shrimp:Pat the shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss gently until evenly coated for garlic shrimp pasta, bold seafood flavor, and a quick weeknight meal.
3️⃣ Sear the shrimp:Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until lightly golden and fully opaque, turning once. Transfer to a plate for juicy sautéed shrimp, easy seafood dinner, and restaurant-quality flavor.
4️⃣ Make the lemon garlic butter sauce:Reduce the heat and melt the remaining butter. Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Pour in the broth, lemon juice, and zest, then simmer gently. Add a splash of reserved pasta water until the sauce becomes glossy for lemon butter sauce, garlic pasta goodness, and quick comfort food.
5️⃣ Toss and serve:Add the linguine to the skillet and toss until thoroughly coated in the buttery sauce. Return the shrimp, sprinkle generously with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges and optional Parmesan for shrimp linguine, best pasta dinner, and an easy family meal.Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes | Servings: 4 peopleCalories: ~570 per serving | Protein: ~38g per serving