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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine

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A quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender shrimp and linguine in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large size)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 8 ounces linguine (regular or whole wheat; gluten-free options like brown rice linguine can be swapped)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 cups chicken broth or seafood stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon 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 cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons butter to the same pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add dry linguine directly into the simmering sauce, pressing gently to submerge. Cook uncovered for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. When pasta is tender and most liquid absorbed, stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Return cooked shrimp to the pan and stir gently to coat in sauce. Squeeze juice of half a lemon over the top.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

If the sauce thickens too much before the pasta is done, add a little more broth or water to loosen it. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubberiness. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts better and enhances flavor. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and coconut cream, and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

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