Best Easy Creamy Shrimp Linguine For Two Recipes

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SHRIMP LINGUINE



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This Shrimp Linguine a is a delicious & simple meal you can have again and again. Garlicky, buttery, and zesty, this dish is so tasty!

Provided by Dina

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
6 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb linguine pasta
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Begin by adding 1 pound of linguine pasta to a pot of salted boiling water. Cook al dente.
  • In the meantime, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter to a large pan. Bring the heat to medium-high.
  • Once you hear the butter sizzle, add 6 finely minced garlic cloves. Quickly stir for about 10-15 seconds.
  • Pick the heat up to high and add 2 pounds of large raw shrimp that have been peeled and deveined.
  • Mix the shrimp around for about 5-6 minutes or until they are fully cooked through. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Then pour in 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice. Stir for about 1 minute.
  • Drain your cooked pasta and add it to the pan. Turn the heat off and add 1/4 cup of freshly chopped parsley on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 411 mg, Sodium 1377 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP LINGUINE



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Quick and easy to make, this is a hit for a dinner party or just a quick family dinner. Already cooked salad shrimp works great! I also occasionally substitute chicken for the shrimp for another great flavored dish!

Provided by KRIS GERRETSEN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds cooked fresh shrimp
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.
  • While linguine is cooking, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add garlic, and saute briefly to release flavor. Add cream; heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Lower heat, and stir in shrimp, parsley, basil, and thyme. Continue cooking until shrimp are just heated through. Do not overcook shrimp! Remove sauce from heat.
  • Drain the pasta, and toss lightly with the sauce. Toss again with cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 242.5 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 435.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

EASY SHRIMP PASTA FOR TWO



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This recipe is from kraftfoods.com. It is easy to fix and a great weeknight meal for 2. I made a few changes for my personal taste.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned (about 10 large)
3/4 cup roma tomato, chopped
2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, divided
1/4 lb fettuccine, cooked, drained
parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Add the shrimp to a small bowl and pour the dressing over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade; set aside reserving the marinade.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm, set aside.
  • Add the tomatoes, reserved marinade, cream cheese, red pepper flakes if using and 1 tablespoon of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes until well blended.
  • Add the shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the hot fettuccine on a large serving platter; top with shrimp mixture, sprinkle with remaining basil and grate cheese over all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 222, Sodium 748.5, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 25.9

CREAMY SHRIMP LINGUINE



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"My husband loves shrimp, so I'm always looking for different ways to fix it," explains Jackie Hannahs of Fountain, Michigan. "This easy recipe, nicely seasoned with fresh garlic, tastes so good."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked linguine
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion, garlic and oregano in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Gradually add the cream and cheeses; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Add the shrimp; heat through. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 335mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

EASY CREAMY SHRIMP LINGUINE FOR TWO



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This is one of my favorite quick and easy meals. I like lots of sauce, but if you don't, then use the larger amount of pasta.

Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 6

water to boil pasta
1 teaspoon(s) salt for pasta water
1 jar(s) roasted garlic parmesan alfredo sauce (i like prego brand)
1 cup(s) baby salad shrimp, frozen
1/4-1/3 pound(s) linguine, uncooked
2-3 tablespoon(s) shaved fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Over high heat, bring a 3 quart saucepan of water to a boil; add one teaspoon salt, then add linguine; return to boil, lower heat to medium high and boil for 11 minutes.
  • While pasta is boiling, pour jar of sauce into a medium saucepan, add 1 cup frozen baby shrimp. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until shrimp are hot. Lower heat to barely simmer, stirring frequently, until the pasta is ready.
  • Drain pasta, then pour the pasta into the shrimp sauce. Mix until pasta is covered in sauce and shrimp is evenly distributed
  • Pour the mixture into serving bowl/plate, sprinkle with fresh parmesan shavings. Serve immediately.
  • Recipe may be doubled.

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