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Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine

A creamy and flavorful dish featuring shrimp, linguine, and a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 oz linguine
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup shredded provolone
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Cooking Linguine
  1. Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. Pat shrimp dry, then season with paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, then cook the shrimp until pink and golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, sauté garlic in remaining butter until fragrant.
  2. Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth.
  3. Add heavy cream, and whisk in Parmesan, mozzarella, and provolone until the sauce is smooth.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Toss the drained linguine in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  2. Fold in cooked shrimp and adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Serve with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan on top.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet, adding a splash of water or chicken broth if needed. Customize with vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added flavor.