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