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Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Italian Cream Linguine


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  • Author: Klara Henschel,
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Italian Cream Linguine is full of succulent shrimp tossed in a luscious garlic-infused sauce with bright lemon undertones. Rich, flavorful, and absolutely delish!


Ingredients

To Marinate the Shrimp

  • 1 pound shrimp (cleaned, shell removed, tail intact, defrosted if frozen)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

For the Sauce

  • Marinated shrimp from step 1
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided, up to 4 tablespoons)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine or dry vermouth
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper (plus more if needed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (plus more if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup clam juice or chicken/vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (up to 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 large lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (only if needed)

For Serving

  • 1/2 pound spaghetti or linguine, cooked al dente (up to 1 pound for bigger appetites)


Instructions

  1. Marinate the Shrimp: Place shrimp in a large bowl, cover with water, add salt and baking soda. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. Drain, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt per gallon of water. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and just cooked through. Do not overcook. Remove and set aside.
  4. Make the Sauce: Add remaining olive oil to the pan. Reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  5. Add white wine, red pepper, and black pepper. Cook over high heat until slightly reduced (about 2–3 minutes).
  6. Lower heat to medium, whisk in flour, and cook for about 2 minutes until the raw flour smell disappears.
  7. Slowly add clam juice or broth while stirring. Return shrimp to the pan.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and butter until incorporated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over cooked pasta.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
  • Serve immediately to prevent pasta from soaking up too much sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian