Creamy Garlic Shrimp Linguine
Indulge in a flavorful combination of succulent shrimp, al dente linguine, and a velvety garlic cream sauce infused with fragrant herbs. This elegantly satisfying dish will transport your taste buds to culinary bliss with every bite.
ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
Cook linguine according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- 2.
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- 3.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4.
Raise heat to medium-high and add shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- 5.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- 6.
In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and half of the chopped parsley. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook for an additional minute to heat through.
- 8.
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until well coated with the creamy garlic sauce.
- 9.
Serve the Creamy Garlic Shrimp Linguine hot, garnished with the remaining chopped parsley.
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