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Tuscan Shrimp Linguine

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine Ready in Just 20 Minutes

This quick and creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine is a flavorful weeknight dinner that transports you to Italy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 10.5 oz Dried linguine cooked al dente
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper adjust according to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic granules or fresh garlic
  • 4 large Garlic cloves minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 Shallot finely diced
  • 3.5 oz Sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • splash Cider or stock white wine substitute optional
  • 1.5 cups Cream pouring/single; heavy cream for richness
For the Finish
  • 3 handfuls Baby spinach or other greens like Swiss chard
  • 1 Lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped; optional

Equipment

  • large sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the raw shrimp dry and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic granules.
  2. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan, add minced garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Cook seasoned shrimp for approximately 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  4. Deglaze the pan with a splash of cider or stock, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Add butter to the pan, sauté shallots for 5 minutes, then add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in cream, return shrimp to the pan, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add spinach, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. Toss in the cooked linguine, making sure it is well coated with the sauce.
  9. Finish with lemon zest and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcooking the shrimp and feel free to adjust seasonings to your taste.

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