Description
Sumptuous garlic butter white wine shrimp linguine dances with Mediterranean flavors, bringing coastal Italian charm straight to your plate. Delicate shrimp nestled in silky pasta promises a luxurious dinner you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz linguine
- 12 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon (plus extra wedges for serving)
Fats and Garnishes:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a substantial pot, bringing it to a rolling boil. Delicately submerge linguine and cook until it reaches the perfect al dente texture, following package guidance. Carefully extract a portion of the starchy liquid before draining the pasta completely.
- While the pasta transforms, warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over robust heat. Elegantly season the shrimp with a judicious sprinkle of salt and pepper. Arrange the shrimp in a single, uninterrupted layer and sear quickly, creating a golden exterior. Flip each piece after approximately 60 seconds, ensuring they turn opaque and maintain a succulent interior. Transfer the perfectly cooked shrimp to a waiting plate.
- Reduce the skillet’s temperature to a gentle medium flame. Introduce butter, allowing it to melt and create a luxurious base. Incorporate minced garlic and a whisper of red pepper flakes, releasing their aromatic essence for roughly one minute. Gracefully pour white wine into the skillet, letting it simmer and concentrate its flavors. Brighten the sauce with a splash of fresh lemon juice.
- Reunite the linguine and shrimp within the fragrant skillet. Tenderly toss the ingredients, ensuring each strand is lovingly coated with the vibrant sauce. If the mixture appears slightly dense, introduce a measured amount of reserved pasta water to achieve a silky consistency. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley throughout the dish.
- Present the linguine immediately, garnishing with additional parsley, delicate lemon wedges, and an optional dusting of Parmesan cheese for those desiring an extra layer of indulgence.
Notes
- Choose large, fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they’re deveined and cleaned before cooking.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by watching for the opaque color and slight curl, which indicates they’re perfectly done.
- Toast red pepper flakes briefly in butter to release their maximum flavor and create a more complex sauce profile.
- Use dry white wines like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc that complement seafood without overpowering the delicate shrimp taste.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular linguine with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Create a lighter version by reducing butter and using olive oil, or make it dairy-free by substituting butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Enhance the dish’s protein by adding grilled chicken or seared scallops alongside the shrimp for extra variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg