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Quick Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine

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A fast and creamy lemon garlic shrimp linguine recipe perfect for busy weeknights, delivering rich flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces linguine pasta (fresh or dried)
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Cook about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  6. Add drained linguine and cooked shrimp back to the skillet. Toss gently to coat in sauce. Warm through for 1–2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Remove from heat and toss once more.
  8. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and a lemon wedge on the side.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if it becomes too thick. Fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese enhance flavor. Mise en place saves time.

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Keywords: shrimp linguine, lemon garlic shrimp, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy shrimp recipe, weeknight dinner, lemon garlic sauce

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