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30-Minute Cowboy Butter Shrimp Linguine That’s Irresistible

Cowboy Butter Shrimp Linguine
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A flavorful shrimp dish with a smoky butter sauce served over creamy Parmesan linguine.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 12 oz linguine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Season shrimp with smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Add garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the shrimp. Stir well and remove from heat.
  4. In another skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
  5. Toss cooked linguine in the Parmesan sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Serve shrimp over the creamy linguine, garnished with parsley.

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning for more heat if desired.
  • Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

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