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Tuscan Shrimp Linguine

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine Ready in Just 20 Minutes

This Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine is ready in just 20 minutes and delivers a remarkable restaurant-quality dish, featuring shrimp in a luscious garlic and cream sauce.
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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
  • 300 g Dried Linguine Swap with gluten-free pasta if needed.
For the Sauce
  • Raw Shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred.
  • Olive Oil Neutral oil works well too.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; adjust based on preference.
  • Cider or Stock For deglazing.
  • Butter Can be substituted with olive oil.
  • Shallot Replace with onion if needed.
  • 150 g Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped; consider bacon for variety.
  • 300 g Cream Choose heavy or light cream.
  • Baby Spinach Swiss chard is a suitable alternative.
  • Lemon Zest Can use lime zest for a twist.
  • Chopped Fresh Parsley Omit if not available.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the raw shrimp dry and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic granules. Set aside while heating oil.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and sauté until they turn pink and opaque, then set aside.
  4. Deglaze the pan with cider or stock, scraping up browned bits and allowing it to bubble.
  5. Add butter to the mixture and let it melt, then stir in the chopped shallot and sauté until translucent.
  6. Toss in the sun-dried tomatoes and allow them to mingle for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Pour in the cream and return the cooked shrimp, letting the mixture simmer gently until it thickens.
  8. Incorporate the baby spinach, stirring until wilted, then adjust seasoning before adding linguine to the skillet.
  9. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes, finishing with lemon zest and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to substitute proteins and adjust ingredients based on personal preferences. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!

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