Garlic shrimp and peas with linguine is a classic Italian-American dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. The shrimp is sautéed in a garlicky white wine sauce, then tossed with peas, linguine, and Parmesan cheese. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion.
This article provides two different recipes for garlic shrimp and peas with linguine. The first recipe is a classic version of the dish, made with shrimp, peas, garlic, white wine, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. The second recipe is a slightly more creative version, made with shrimp, peas, garlic, white wine, butter, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Both recipes are delicious and easy to follow, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste and budget.
GARLIC SHRIMP WITH PEAS
Seek out shrimp in the shell and use the shells for a quick, easy seafood broth. Freeze what broth you don't use in the dish; it comes in handy when you need a seafood broth for a risotto or a stew.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place shrimp shells in a medium saucepan, add 1 quart water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Skim off foam, reduce heat, cover partly and simmer 30 minutes. Strain broth into a bowl and discard shells. Return broth to saucepan.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt, toss and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Return broth to a boil and add peas. Boil 2 minutes, until just wrinkled and slightly tender. Scoop out with a skimmer or slotted spoon and set aside. Measure out 1/2 cup broth and set aside.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a wide heavy skillet. Add garlic and chile flakes. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant and beginning to color, about 1 minute. Turn heat to medium-high and add shrimp. Cook, stirring, until shrimp turns pink, about 2 minutes. Add peas, cilantro and parsley and continue to toss in the pan for another minute. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and heat through while stirring to deglaze pan. Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 246, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GARLIC SHRIMP LINGUINE
A dazzlingly simple and delicious recipe. This is an elegant dish to serve drop-in dinner guests.
Provided by STACEYO
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Shrimp 100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat; add wine, cheese, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Increase heat to medium high and add shrimp to saucepan; cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp begins to turn pink. Do not overcook.
- Divide pasta into portions and spoon sauce on top; garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 126.3 mg, Sugar 2 g
LEMONY SHRIMP & SNOW PEA PASTA
This pretty pasta is a family favorite -the kids love the light lemony flavor and I love that they devour the fresh veggies. You can use other types of pasta for variety, like bow ties or corkscrews. -Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add peas; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta to shrimp mixture; stir in peas and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, parsley, oil, garlic, lemon zest and remaining salt and pepper until blended. Pour over shrimp mixture; toss to coat, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. If desired, sprinkle with additional lemon zest and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PASTA ALLA PAMELA WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Salt liberally.
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the baking soda and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes (this keeps the shrimp moist with a nice crust on the outside).
- Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil to the skillet, then arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the oil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, undisturbed, until a nice crust is formed, about 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, then add the butter and garlic. Cook gently until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the wine to deglaze and let simmer for 1 more minute. Add the peas and pasta. Toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Add a generous amount of Parmesan and toss again, adding the pasta water as necessary.
- Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Garnish with more Parmesan and the parsley. Serve.
LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender and al dente, 1 to 3 minutes (or according to package directions). Drain well and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Using a small paring knife, remove the vein along the back of each shrimp and rinse under running water. Add the garlic to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp to the water with the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the shrimp and garlic. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream begins to thicken. Stir in the Parmesan, parsley and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the linguine in a large bowl and toss to coat. Garnish with more Parmesan and parsley.
CREAMY GARLIC SHRIMP AND PASTA
With a dish like this in your back pocket, you'll truly be unflappable. Whether your in-laws have shown up for an unexpected dinner, you're in the mood for romance or just need to a little indulgence, this impressive and oh-so-easy creamy shrimp pasta is attainable and ready to serve in only 10 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling; add linguine and shrimp. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until linguine is tender and shrimp are pink. Drain and return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat wine, cheese, milk, garlic and salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes, stirring constantly, or until slightly thickened.
- Add linguine and shrimp to sauce in skillet; toss to coat. Stir in chopped oregano just before serving. Garnish with oregano sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 530 mg
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh shrimp, peas, and garlic will give your dish the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil will help to bring out the flavor of the garlic and shrimp.
- Add some lemon juice: Lemon juice will brighten up the flavors of the dish and add a touch of acidity.
- Serve with a side of bread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
This garlic shrimp and peas with linguine is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish, give this recipe a try.
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