Lemon Shrimp Linguine

 

Hello friends! It's been awhile! A few months actually... Nevertheless, I am back with more awesome recipes for you! 

This dish is so quick and easy, it takes around 15-20 minutes from start to finish. And tastes so great people will think you spent an hour or more! It is also great because most of the ingredients are pantry staples, so you shouldn't have to go out and buy a ton of ingredients.

Adapted from Ina Garten's recipe for Linguine with Shrimp Scampi

Lemon Shrimp Linguine

250g uncooked linguine

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic

150-200g frozen cooked mini shrimp, thawed

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon flour
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes (or 1/3 cup chopped fresh)
1/8 teaspoon hot chili flakes (or to taste)
juice of half a lemon

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2-3 servings

Start by peeling and mincing the garlic cloves as this takes the longest. Set aside.

Bring a large pot of boiling salted water to a rolling boil. Add linguine and drizzle lightly with a bit of oil, if desired. Cook for 8 minutes, or according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter and olive oil together until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sautee for about 1 minute. Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper; cook for another 5 minutes, until shrimp is heated through. Sprinkle with flour and stir constantly until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and pour over cooked linguine. Add parsley, chili flakes, and lemon juice and toss well. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

Enjoy!