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Creamy Shrimp Linguine

Creamy Shrimp Linguine That's Quick and Delicious Tonight

This Creamy Shrimp Linguine is a quick, comforting dish perfect for dinner parties or weeknight cravings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Marinade
  • 1 pound Large Argentinian Shrimp Substitute with tiger shrimp or prawns if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use any neutral oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Try lime juice for a zesty twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can also be minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Paprika Powder Smoked paprika can offer a deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Thyme can be used as an alternative.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can swap for salted butter or margarine.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves If fresh is unavailable, use garlic powder.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Canned diced tomatoes can work as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
For the Pasta & Garnish
  • 8 ounces Linguine Pasta Any long pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine will work.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Dried parsley or fresh basil can be substituted.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Use your favorite seasoning blends.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine large Argentinian shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, red paprika, and dried oregano. Toss until well-coated. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, lower heat and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Melt and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in tomato sauce and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
  4. Add shrimp back into the skillet with the sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  5. While the sauce simmers, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
  6. Add drained linguine back to the skillet. Toss everything gently, adding reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow shrimp to marinate for at least 10 minutes for deeper flavor. Cook shrimp just until pink to avoid rubbery texture. Aim for al dente pasta and adjust sauce with reserved pasta water as needed.

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