Easy Creamy Shrimp Linguine
This Easy Creamy Shrimp Linguine is a quick and cozy pasta recipe made with tender shrimp, garlic, tomato cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a nostalgic, no-fuss comfort dish passed down with love.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for Pasta
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Shrimp & Marinade
- 1 lb Argentinian shrimp peeled, deveined
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Pasta & Sauce
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
- reserved pasta water as needed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
- fresh basil optional garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, season shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, smoked paprika, and oregano. Toss to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until golden and fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce and heavy cream. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until smooth and combined.
- Return shrimp to the pan and let simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, cook linguine until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
- Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved water to the skillet. Toss until pasta is fully coated in sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, parmesan, and basil if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe works well with shrimp or chicken. For a dairy-free version, substitute cream with coconut milk and skip the cheese garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3mg
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