Zippy Shrimp Linguine

Name: Zippy Shrimp Linguine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) linguine; 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon butter; 1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini; 1 cup sliced yellow summer squash; 1 cup julienned carrots; 1 cup fresh broccoli florets; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

"I won a community recipe contest several years ago with this spicy dish," relates Jackie Selover of Sidney, Ohio. "I make it often for my family, but it's pretty enough to serve guests." Red pepper flakes put a little zing in the shrimp, and the lightly sauteed veggies are crisp-tender and colorful.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) linguine
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry the shrimp, garlic and pepper flakes in oil and butter for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp; keep warm. Add the zucchini, summer squash, carrots and broccoli to same skillet; stir-fry for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Return shrimp to skillet. Drain the pasta; add to skillet along with the parsley, basil and salt. Heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 312 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Zippy Shrimp Linguine in Light & Tasty June/July 2004

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ReinaW

Jul 23, 2015

In the first bite, my husband called is restaurant quality! We really enjoyed this one and will surely make it again! Next time, I will try Gluten free pasta!
hwalling

Jul 7, 2010

I added 1 cup of evaporated milk and 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese to thicken it, to the shrimp and veggies. After adding the pasta I added the parsley, basil, and 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme. I served it with shredded parmesan cheese.
anneliz

Nov 4, 2009

everyone loves it. If making it for the kids I go light on the red pepper.
Garo

Feb 8, 2009

Terrific dish. A big hit with my husband and made enough for leftovers--even better!