Description
Indulge in this delightful 20-minute dish featuring succulent shrimp and garlic, tossed with linguine in a rich buttery sauce for a gourmet weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and half of the butter. Once melted, add shrimp and cook for about two minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- 3. Add Garlic and Spice: Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes into the skillet with the shrimp. Sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: Add drained linguine to the skillet along with reserved pasta water and remaining butter. Toss everything together until well-coated.
- 5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley on top, and serve immediately for a cozy yet elegant dining experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in your choice of vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.