Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine. Picture perfectly cooked linguine intertwined with succulent shrimp, all bathed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce. It’s a dish that’s as refreshing as a seaside stroll.
Healthy Hints:
Lean Protein: Shrimp is a low-calorie source of protein and essential nutrients.
Citrus Zing: The lemon garlic sauce adds a burst of flavour while being rich in vitamin C.
Fun Facts & Heritage:
Linguine: Originating in Liguria, Italy, linguine is a flat pasta with a shape resembling a narrow ribbon.
Mediterranean Influences: The combination of seafood, citrus, and olive oil is a hallmark of Mediterranean cuisine.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine. Picture perfectly cooked linguine intertwined with succulent shrimp, all bathed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce. It’s a dish that’s as refreshing as a seaside stroll.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Garlic Sauce:
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine
- 12 large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
For the Pasta:
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
For the Lemon Garlic Sauce:
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add lemon zest and juice to the skillet, followed by extra-virgin olive oil.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
To Assemble:
- Toss the cooked linguine in the lemon garlic sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Gently stir in the cooked shrimp, coating them with the flavourful sauce.
- Cook for a minute or two until everything is heated through.
- Serve the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Nutritional Values
Per Serving (serves 2): Calories: 400Fat: 12g
Carbs: 55g
Protein: 20g
Sugar: 3g