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Flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine

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A quick and easy 30-minute dinner featuring tender shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce tossed with linguine pasta, brightened with fresh lemon juice and a hint of chili flakes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 pound medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (about 1 tablespoon salt per 4 quarts of water). Add linguine and cook according to package instructions, usually 9-11 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet. Pour in white wine or broth if using, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer gently for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Add drained linguine to skillet with sauce. Toss well to coat, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce feels too thick. Return shrimp to pan and gently fold in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or lemon wedges and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Use fresh lemon juice at the end to preserve brightness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives and use gluten-free pasta if needed.

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