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Flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine

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A quick and easy lemon garlic shrimp linguine with blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh lemon juice, and parsley, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (about 4 quarts). Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
  4. Add halved cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes if using. Cook until tomatoes soften and blister, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Return shrimp to skillet. Add drained linguine and toss together. Gradually add reserved pasta water (start with 1/4 cup) to loosen sauce and help it cling to pasta.
  6. Stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Toss gently until combined and heated through.
  7. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese and an optional drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Add pasta water gradually to control sauce consistency. Garlic burns easily, so cook on medium heat after shrimp. Blister cherry tomatoes until skins wrinkle and juices bubble out for best flavor. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently in skillet with splash of water or olive oil.

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