Shrimp Linguine

This elegant Shrimp Linguine is bursting with buttery lemon garlic flavors and packed with tender shrimp. Great for dinner parties and easy enough to serve for weeknights, this delicious recipe is ready in under 20 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 590kcal

Author John Kanell

Ingredients

12 ounces linguine noodles (342g)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (450g)
6 garlic cloves finely chopped
⅓ cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons) (80mL)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 lemon thinly sliced into half rounds
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (20g)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the linguine noodles and cook until al dente according to package directions, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
While the pasta boils, heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter melts. Add the shrimp and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally and turning the shrimp, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest, lemon slices, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Reduce to medium-low heat.
Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Serve immediately topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Generously salt the pasta water. Salting the water adds significant flavor to the pasta and enhances the texture, making it perfectly firm yet tender. For the best results, I recommend using about 1-2 tablespoons of salt per gallon of water.
Achieve the perfect sauce consistency. Reserve ¼-½ cup of pasta water before you drain the noodles and gradually stir it into the cooked sauce after you add the cooked pasta until you have achieved a saucy consistency that coats all of the pasta. This will also enhance the overall flavor of the dish!
Leave shrimp tails on. This is optional, but you can leave the tails of the shrimp on (still removing the main shells) to add flavor and enhance the presentation of the dish. Or, if you prefer, remove the tails before cooking.
Add extra veggies. Feel free to include additional vegetables like spinach, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes for added flavor and texture.

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