Description
Indulge in a luxurious Easy Creamy Shrimp Linguine Recipe with Garlic that transforms your weeknight dinners into a gourmet experience. This delightful dish features tender shrimp enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce accented with garlic and spices, creating an irresistible seafood delight. Perfectly quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for both cozy nights at home and elegant gatherings. Serve it with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g large Argentinian shrimp (peeled and dried)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 200 ml tomato sauce
- 500 ml heavy cream
- 300 g linguine pasta
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, red paprika, smoked paprika, and oregano.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the seasoned shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in tomato sauce and heavy cream; simmer for about 10 minutes before returning the shrimp to the skillet.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Combine drained pasta with the shrimp sauce; toss well and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider tossing in fresh spinach or cherry tomatoes. Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for lighter variations.