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Shrimp Linguine

This simple Shrimp Linguine recipe is covered in a lemon butter sauce that will have you licking your plate clean! The best part is it's made in less than 20 minutes!

Prep  3 minutes | Cook 17 minutes | Total 20 minutes 

Ingredients

• 1 pound linguine noodles , white or wheat
• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 pound large shrimp , about 20 shrimp, peeled and deveined
• salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley , chopped
• lemon zest , from 1/2 of a large lemon
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice , about 2 lemons
• 1/2 lemon , thinly sliced in half-rounds
• crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add a little bit of oil and salt to the boiling water and cook the linguine according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Add the butter and olive oil to an extra-large skillet over medium-low. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, being careful not to burn it. 
• Add the shrimp and sauté just until they turn pink, about 4-5 minutes, tossing often.
• Remove from the heat and add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. 
• Toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
• When the pasta is cooked, drain the water and add the noodles to the sauté pan. 
• Top with fresh parmesan cheese and toss everything gently to combine. Serve.

Notes

Variations:

• Add White Wine: Add 1/4 cup of white wine in step 3, sautéing for a few minutes to let it cook down a little.
• Add Veggies: Toss in some asparagus and cherry tomatoes.
• Zucchini Noodles: For a healthier twist, swap out the linguine for zucchini noodles.