Lemon Shrimp Linguine

Name: Lemon Shrimp Linguine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked linguine; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 small lemon, halved and sliced, optional; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

I like recipes with elegant taste and easy technique like this lemony shrimp pasta. Bring on the Parmesan and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. —Patty Walker, West Des Moines, Iowa

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked linguine
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 small lemon, halved and sliced, optional
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 15 seconds. Add shrimp, salt and pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and, if desired, lemon slices.
Add to linguine. Sprinkle with parsley and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 378 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat.

Originally published as Shrimp Scampi Linguine in Simple & Delicious April/May 2016