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Lemon Butter Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Lemon Butter Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Michelle Kim
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Lemon Butter Shrimp Linguine, a flavorful pasta dish with succulent shrimp cooked in a tangy lemon butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet For cooking the shrimp
  • 1 Pot For boiling linguine pasta

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest For extra flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook linguine pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
  • Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat with the lemon butter sauce.
  • Serve hot garnished with additional parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

For a lighter version, use olive oil instead of butter and whole wheat linguine pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 22500IUVitamin C: 16.5mgCalcium: 800mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Lemon Butter, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Seafood, Shrimp Linguine
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