Description
Garlic Butter Prawn (Shrimp) Linguine is an elegant and comforting seafood pasta dish that combines succulent prawns sautéed in a creamy garlic butter sauce with perfectly al dente linguine. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a rich, flavorful meal that’s quick and simple to prepare, ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 250g fresh peeled and deveined prawns (shrimp)
- 200g dried linguine pasta
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining to help loosen the sauce later.
- Sauté the Prawns: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prawns seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside to avoid overcooking.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes. Pour in the lemon juice and, if using, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Prawns: Add the cooked linguine back into the skillet with the garlic butter sauce and toss well to coat. Return the prawns to the pan and sprinkle the grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the top, gently tossing to combine all flavors.
- Serve Immediately: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional lemon juice as needed. Serve hot, garnished with more parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcook prawns; cook just until they turn pink to keep them tender and juicy.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
- Use fresh minced garlic for maximum aroma and flavor.
- Choose unsalted, high-quality butter for the creamiest sauce.
- Serve the dish immediately for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg