Description
Silky linguine meets succulent shrimp in this Tuscan Shrimp Linguine, blending rich Mediterranean flavors with classic Italian comfort. Luxurious cream sauce and tender shrimp invite you to savor an effortless culinary escape that whispers pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 450 g (1 lb) deveined raw shrimp
- 300 g (10 ½ oz) dried linguine
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 shallot (finely diced)
- 100 g (3 ½ oz) sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2–3 large handfuls baby spinach
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Liquids and Fats:
- 300 ml (1 ½ cups) single cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 splash cider or stock
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by patting dry with paper towels to ensure optimal searing. Season generously with salt, garlic granules, and black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-low temperature, carefully adding minced garlic and allowing it to become fragrant without browning, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Arrange seasoned protein in a single layer, cooking for 2 minutes and flipping once until transforming to pink and translucent. Extract with a slotted spoon to prevent overcooking.
- Deglaze the pan with a liquid splash, thoroughly scraping accumulated browned fragments from the surface to intensify flavor profile.
- Introduce butter and sauté shallots until golden and tender. Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, cooking briefly before reducing heat and blending cream until smooth and uniform.
- Return protein to the pan, allowing gentle simmering for 1-2 minutes to reheat and integrate flavors.
- Fold fresh baby spinach into the mixture, stirring until completely wilted and integrated.
- Combine cooked linguine with the creamy sauce, ensuring thorough coating and even distribution.
- Finish by garnishing with bright lemon zest and freshly chopped parsley, providing a final aromatic and citrusy accent. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Achieve golden shrimp by ensuring they’re completely dry before cooking, preventing moisture that leads to steaming instead of searing.
- Prevent garlic from burning by using medium-low heat and watching carefully during sautéing, which keeps the flavor sweet and mellow.
- Customize protein options by swapping shrimp with chicken or white fish for dietary preferences or ingredient availability.
- Keep sauce creamy and smooth by lowering heat when adding cream and stirring consistently to prevent separation or curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg