Shrimp Cream Linguine: Create a Velvety Seafood Delight!
A creamy, saucy pasta dish packed with bold seafood flair!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook shrimp with garlic and red pepper flakes until just pink.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and lemon zest (if using) to the skillet. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Top with parsley and a pinch of cracked pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute shrimp with other seafood like scallops or crab.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg