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Creamy Lemon Butter Shrimp Linguine

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A quick and easy creamy lemon butter shrimp linguine recipe that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) linguine pasta, dried
  • 1 pound (450 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium to large size recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup (50 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9–11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice. Stir and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet with sauce. Add drained linguine and toss together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if sauce is too thick.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  8. Optionally zest a little lemon over the top for extra citrus aroma. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on the side.

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without diluting flavor. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts better and enhances flavor. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and vegan butter, and omit Parmesan or use nutritional yeast. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.

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