Description
An elegant yet simple dish featuring shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce served over linguine.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- Salt for pasta water
- 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1 minute. Season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay. Flip shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Build the sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and deglaze the pan.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in Parmesan until melted. Gradually add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency, simmer for 1 minute.
- Combine everything: Toss drained pasta in the sauce. Fold in shrimp to reheat. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with a Caesar salad or garlic bread to enhance the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian