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Flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine Recipe with Easy Sugar Snap Peas

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A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp linguine with fresh sugar snap peas, combining buttery richness with crisp veggies for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) linguine pasta
  • 1 pound (450 grams) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons (55 grams) unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup (about 100 grams) sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Cook in batches if needed. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Add sugar snap peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until bright green and crisp.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet. Add drained linguine, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen sauce as needed.
  7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Squeeze in lemon juice and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
  8. Serve immediately with extra parsley and a wedge of lemon.

Notes

Dry shrimp thoroughly before cooking to avoid steaming. Cook garlic gently to prevent bitterness. Add sugar snap peas near the end to keep their crunch. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Multitask by cooking pasta while prepping shrimp to save time.

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Keywords: garlic butter shrimp linguine, sugar snap peas, quick shrimp pasta, easy dinner, seafood pasta, garlic shrimp recipe

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