Description
A light, elegant pasta dish featuring tender shrimp, silky linguine, and fragrant lemon-infused olive oil. Bursting with citrus freshness and ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication.
Ingredients
- Linguine: 12 ounces
- Shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Olive Oil: 1/3 cup
- Garlic: 3 cloves, thinly sliced
- Lemon Zest: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- Parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Salt: To taste
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pasta Water: 1/2 cup, reserved
- Parmesan Cheese (optional): For garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Combine Ingredients: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, cooked linguine, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
- Cook to Perfection: Simmer for 1–2 minutes until pasta absorbs the sauce.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle parsley and drizzle extra olive oil before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with parmesan and lemon wedges for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for maximum brightness.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp—they cook quickly and stay tender.
- Reserve pasta water to create a smooth, glossy sauce.
- Add a pinch of extra red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.