Description
Creamy Tuscan shrimp linguine features tender shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and garlic in a silky cream sauce finished with fresh lemon zest and parsley. This comforting pasta dinner is full of savory flavor and perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a special dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- Splash of cider or stock
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 3 ½ oz (150g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 ½ cups (300g) cream, pouring or single
- 3 handfuls baby spinach
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 10 ½ oz (300g) dried linguine, cooked until al dente
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with the salt, garlic granules, and ground black pepper. Cook the linguine in a large pot according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, turning as needed. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate.
- Add the minced garlic and diced shallot to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and softened. Add a splash of cider or stock to loosen the flavorful ingredients from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and mix to distribute them throughout the aromatics.
- Pour in the cream and stir to combine. Warm gently, avoiding a vigorous boil. Add the baby spinach and stir until the leaves wilt into the sauce.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained linguine and toss until the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Finish with the lemon zest and chopped fresh parsley. Stir gently, ensure the shrimp are thoroughly cooked and the dish is heated through, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use stock or cider for the splash of cooking liquid, depending on your preferred flavor.
- Keep the heat gentle after adding the cream to help maintain a smooth sauce.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of pasta water and stir until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the finished recipe
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
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