Shrimp Linguine
This easy Shrimp Linguine is the perfect recipe to take into summer. It's filling, healthy, and made with fresh, tasty ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 200-250 g linguine noodles
For the shrimp
- 350-400 g defrosted shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepepr
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/3 cup chardonnay wine
For the toppings
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup quartered baby tomatoes
- 1/2 cup green olives, halved
- zest of one lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh minced parsley
- olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al dente and reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Set aside.
- One the pasta is done cooking, to a large frying pan add 1 tbsp olive oil and turn to medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Add the wine to deglaze the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until some of the wine cooks off.
- Add the butter and minced garlic and cook until melted and combined with the wine, about 2-3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and capers and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Cook and toss the pasta with the sauce in the pan for 2-3 minutes until well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
- Remove the pasta from the heat and serve topped with the cooked shrimp, crumbled feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, zest of one lemon, fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you don't want to use wine, try a non-alcoholic chardonnay wine or broth (chicken or vegetable).
- If you forget to save pasta water, try using chicken or vegetable broth.
- If you love shrimp pasta, try our Greek Shrimp and Orzo Pasta Bake
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.2g | Protein: 27.8g | Fat: 25.4g | Saturated Fat: 10.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.9g | Cholesterol: 230.4mg | Sodium: 1314.8mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 2.2g
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