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red lobster shrimp pasta

Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb linguine
  • 1 lb large raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Boil the linguine in well-salted water for 2 minutes less than package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Melt 2 tbsp butter with the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for about 90 seconds per side until pink and just curled. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Cook the 6 cloves minced garlic and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes for 60 seconds, then pour in the 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
  4. Add the 1 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Simmer over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in the 1/2 cup Parmesan in small additions until melted. Squeeze in the juice of half the lemon.
  5. Add the drained linguine and toss over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Return the shrimp to the pan for the last 30 seconds. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with the 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and serve with the remaining lemon wedges.

Notes

The pasta finishes cooking in the sauce, so pulling it 2 minutes early is not optional — fully cooked pasta will go mushy by the time everything is combined. If you are prepping ahead, the sauce can be made up to a day in advance and refrigerated; just cook the pasta and shrimp fresh when you are ready to eat.