Irresistible Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine in 35 Minutes
Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine in Three-Cheese Parmesan Sauce turns an ordinary night into a comforting dinner with creamy pasta and juicy shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz linguine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season shrimp with paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil and butter for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet, then add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, provolone, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Toss cooked linguine into the cheese sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Return shrimp to the skillet and coat in sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 250mg