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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine

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A fast and comforting shrimp linguine dish with a buttery garlic sauce, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual date nights.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) linguine pasta
  • 1 pound (450 grams) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons (about 60 grams) unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (can substitute with avocado oil)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package directions, about 9-11 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1.5-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Add lemon juice and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir gently and let sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add drained linguine to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Add more pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and chopped parsley. Toss everything together and season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Use dry shrimp for better searing. Reserve pasta water to help sauce cling to noodles. Avoid burning garlic by stirring often and keeping heat moderate. Cook shrimp quickly to prevent rubberiness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or olive oil and skip Parmesan.

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