Best 7 Light And Delicious Shrimp And Linguine Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Delight: Light and Delicious Shrimp and Linguine Recipes**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the world of light and delectable shrimp and linguine recipes. This article presents a diverse collection of dishes that showcase the harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, tender linguine, and an array of flavorful ingredients. From classic preparations to innovative culinary creations, these recipes cater to various preferences and skill levels, ensuring an enjoyable cooking experience for home chefs of all backgrounds. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect shrimp and linguine dish, whether you prefer a quick weekday meal or an elegant dinner party centerpiece. Embark on this culinary adventure and savor the delightful combination of flavors and textures that await you.

**Recipes featured in this article:**

**Classic Shrimp Scampi:** Experience the timeless flavors of this Italian classic, featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a luscious sauce of butter, garlic, white wine, and lemon juice.

**Creamy Lemon Shrimp and Linguine:** Indulge in the richness of creamy lemon sauce, complemented by tender shrimp and linguine. This dish offers a delightful balance of tangy citrus and creamy indulgence.

**Spicy Shrimp and Linguine Fra Diavolo:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this spicy rendition of shrimp and linguine. A vibrant sauce infused with chili flakes, garlic, and tomatoes brings a bold and fiery kick to this flavorful dish.

**Mediterranean Shrimp and Linguine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta:** Explore the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this colorful dish. Sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and a medley of Mediterranean herbs create a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

**Healthy Shrimp and Linguine with Roasted Vegetables:** Embrace a healthier take on shrimp and linguine with this nutritious recipe. Roasted vegetables add vibrant colors and a delightful crunch, while a light sauce brings together the flavors of shrimp, vegetables, and herbs.

**Shrimp and Linguine with Pesto:** Discover the magic of pesto in this flavorful dish. Fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese create a rich and aromatic pesto sauce that beautifully complements the shrimp and linguine.

**Elegant Shrimp and Linguine with Lobster Sauce:** Treat yourself to a luxurious culinary experience with this elegant dish. A decadent lobster sauce, made with succulent lobster meat, brandy, and cream, elevates the shrimp and linguine to a masterpiece.

**Conclusion:**
Immerse yourself in the delightful world of shrimp and linguine recipes presented in this article. From classic preparations to innovative culinary creations, there's a recipe here to suit every taste and occasion. Each dish promises a unique flavor adventure, showcasing the versatility and deliciousness of this timeless seafood and pasta combination. Gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP PASTA



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An easy peasy pasta dish that's simple, flavorful and incredibly hearty. And all you need is 20 min to whip this up!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces fettuccine
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups baby arugula
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Stir in pasta, arugula and Parmesan until arugula begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

SHRIMP LINGUINE



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Quick and easy to make, this is a hit for a dinner party or just a quick family dinner. Already cooked salad shrimp works great! I also occasionally substitute chicken for the shrimp for another great flavored dish!

Provided by KRIS GERRETSEN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds cooked fresh shrimp
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.
  • While linguine is cooking, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add garlic, and saute briefly to release flavor. Add cream; heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Lower heat, and stir in shrimp, parsley, basil, and thyme. Continue cooking until shrimp are just heated through. Do not overcook shrimp! Remove sauce from heat.
  • Drain the pasta, and toss lightly with the sauce. Toss again with cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 242.5 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 435.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

GARLIC SHRIMP LINGUINE



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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

1 pound uncooked linguine
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons white wine
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

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

LIGHT (AND DELICIOUS) SHRIMP AND LINGUINE



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I found this recipe in a pampered chef cookbook called, "It's Good For You!" This light version of a normally high fat entree is creamy and delicious and doesn't taste like "diet food". Give it a try, you will be glad you did. * According to the cookbook it has 300 calories and 8 g. of fat per serving.

Provided by MamaJ

Categories     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces linguine, cooked
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
additional parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove tails from shrimp.
  • Chop carrots, tomatoes, and onions.
  • Cook pasta and keep warm.
  • In large saute pan, heat oil and add shrimp, carrots and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turns pink. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Gently heat sour cream and milk in same pan over low heat, stirring constantly--DO NOT BOIL.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Add shrimp mixture, tomatoes, green onions, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Mix gently and add to pasta.
  • Add additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.9, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 205.5, Sodium 1298.4, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 34.5

SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



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Easy and elegant, this creamy pasta dish with a hint of heat makes any dinner seem like a special affair. -Athena M. Russell, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces uncooked linguine
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms and garlic in butter and oil for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cream and cheese; sprinkle with pepper flakes., Drain linguine. Add shrimp and linguine to skillet; cook over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes or until shrimp are no longer pink. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CREAMY SHRIMP LINGUINE



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"My husband loves shrimp, so I'm always looking for different ways to fix it," explains Jackie Hannahs of Fountain, Michigan. "This easy recipe, nicely seasoned with fresh garlic, tastes so good."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked linguine
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion, garlic and oregano in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Gradually add the cream and cheeses; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Add the shrimp; heat through. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 335mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

GARLIC-LEMON SHRIMP LINGUINE



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The Cheesecake Factory has an extensive menu, but I always seem to order their delicious fresh and citrusy Lemon Shrimp Linguine. I'd enjoyed it enough times that I was confident I reproduce it to share with friends and family. Think I hit it spot on! When I have fresh basil from the garden I use that instead of parsley.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add lemon zest, juice, garlic and lemon pepper; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in parsley., Drain linguine, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water. Add enough reserved pasta water to shrimp mixture to achieve desired consistency. Serve with linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients beforehand. This will ensure that you have everything you need within reach when you start cooking, making the process smoother and more efficient.
  • Cook the shrimp perfectly. Shrimp cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it to prevent it from overcooking and becoming tough. Cook it just until it turns opaque and pink.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. If possible, use fresh shrimp, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful herbs.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the shrimp, make sure to give it enough space in the pan so that it can cook evenly. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the shrimp from cooking properly.
  • Season to taste. This recipe provides a basic guideline for seasoning, but you may need to adjust it to your own taste. Taste the dish as you cook it and add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.

Conclusion:

This light and delicious shrimp and linguine recipe is a perfect meal for any occasion. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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