Description
Indulge in a decadent yet easy-to-make Creamy Shrimp Linguine that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This dish features succulent shrimp tossed in a rich, Parmesan-laden cream sauce, served over a bed of perfectly cooked linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 12 oz linguine
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil until pink; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and spices. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss linguine and shrimp in sauce until heated through.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
