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Tuscan Shrimp Linguine

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine Ready in Just 20 Minutes

This Quick and Easy Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine combines succulent shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce and is ready in 20 minutes.
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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
  • 8 oz Linguine
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Granules Or fresh garlic
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Substitutable with butter
  • 4 large Garlic Cloves Minced
  • splash Cider or Stock White wine can be used
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 Shallot Finely diced
  • 3.5 oz Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream Light cream as alternative
  • 3 handfuls Baby Spinach Other greens can be used
For the Finishing Touch
  • zest of 1 Lemon
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tuscan Shrimp Linguine
  1. Season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and garlic granules. Set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Cook the seasoned shrimp until pink, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Deglaze the pan with cider or stock, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Add butter and diced shallot, cooking until soft, then stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and return cooked shrimp, allowing to simmer until thickened.
  7. Stir in baby spinach until wilted.
  8. Toss the cooked linguine with the sauce until evenly coated.
  9. Finish by adding lemon zest and parsley, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are dry before seasoning for a perfect sear. Adjust garlic to taste and gently toss pasta with sauce to prevent breaking.

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