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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Make the Sauce: Add remaining olive oil to the pan. Reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add white wine, red pepper, and black pepper. Cook over high heat until slightly reduced (about 2–3 minutes).
- Lower heat to medium, whisk in flour, and cook for about 2 minutes until the raw flour smell disappears.
- Slowly add clam juice or broth while stirring. Return shrimp to the pan.
- Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and butter until incorporated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 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