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Flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine Recipe Easy Zesty Butter Sauce

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A quick and easy shrimp linguine dish featuring a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce that is perfect for weeknights or special occasions. This flavorful recipe balances bright lemon notes with garlicky shrimp and buttery pasta for a comforting yet fresh meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • Salt, for pasta water
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
  • Extra lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 ounces of linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually 9-11 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Drain linguine and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat 1 pound of shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter melts and oil shimmers, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without moving, then flip and cook 1-2 more minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Add lemon zest and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
  5. Return cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss with garlic lemon butter sauce, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen and help the sauce coat the pasta evenly.
  6. Gently fold sautéed shrimp into the pasta and sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if desired.
  7. Remove from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese and extra lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure a good sear and prevent watery sauce. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Use medium heat when sautéing garlic to prevent bitterness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil. Gluten-free linguine can be used as a substitute.

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Keywords: lemon garlic shrimp linguine, shrimp pasta, lemon butter sauce, quick dinner, easy seafood recipe, weeknight meal, zesty pasta, garlic shrimp

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