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A bowl of garlic butter shrimp linguine, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine (Ready in 20 Minutes!)

This garlic butter shrimp linguine is an elegant, restaurant-quality meal that comes together in just 20 minutes. A luscious lemon garlic butter sauce coats succulent shrimp and tender linguine for a dish that's perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz Linguine
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 5 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Dry White Wine Such as Pinot Grigio
  • 1 Lemon Juiced and zested
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Or more, to taste
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, plus more for garnish
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the Linguine: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Make the Sauce: Deglaze the pan with white wine, simmering for 1 minute. Add lemon juice and 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Combine: Return shrimp to the skillet along with the drained linguine and chopped parsley. Toss to combine, adding more pasta water as needed to create a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh parsley and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 30gFat: 20gFiber: 3g

Notes

Do Not Overcook Shrimp: For tender, juicy shrimp, remove them from the heat the moment they turn pink.
Pasta Water is Key: The starchy water is essential for creating a silky, emulsified sauce that clings to the pasta.
Variations: Feel free to add a handful of spinach or cherry tomatoes along with the shrimp for extra veggies.
Keyword quick dinner,seafood pasta,shrimp pasta

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