Juicy shrimp tossed with linguine in a garlicky lemon-butter sauce. Elegant enough for date night, easy enough for a 25-minute weeknight dinner.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 25 min | Serves: 4
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients from any USA grocery store.
- Clear step-by-step directions.
- Family-tested and easy to customize.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil 1–2 minutes per side; remove.
- Melt butter, cook garlic and red pepper flakes 30 seconds. Add lemon juice and pasta water.
- Toss pasta and shrimp in the sauce. Finish with parsley and serve.
Tips for Success
- Do not overcook shrimp — they turn rubbery fast.
- Add cherry tomatoes for color and sweetness.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
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