Shrimp with Lemon Linguine Recipe

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Guests always think I fussed whenever I serve this special dish. When I tell them how easy it is to prepare, recipe requests come my way! —Merrilee Chambers, Haines Junction, Yukon Territory

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Shrimp with Lemon Linguine Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
LEMON LINGUINE:
10 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces linguine or other pasta
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, red pepper, green onion and garlic in butter until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in the flour, salt, tarragon and pepper until blended. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add the shrimp; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in wine or broth; heat through.
In a large saucepan, bring the water, lemon juice and salt to a boil. Add linguine. Cook for 10-13 minutes or until tender; drain. Sprinkle with lemon peel and parsley. Toss with the shrimp mixture. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 473 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 213 mg cholesterol, 983 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp with Lemon Linguine in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p8