Linguine with Garlic-Butter Shrimp

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Linguine with Garlic-Butter Shrimp). This dish is simple but elegant, and excellent if you're looking for something that's full of flavor without the heaviness of a cream sauce. Garnish with grated Asiago cheese as desired.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Linguine with Garlic-Butter Shrimp

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

divided

1 (16 ounce) package fresh linguine pasta

1 pound large shrimp

peeled and deveined

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 teaspoons minced garlic

3 tablespoons butter

cut up

¼ cup grated Asiago cheese

or to taste

Shrimp and Cheesy Grits with Bacon

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water and 1 tablespoon oil to a boil. Cook linguine in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and saute until shrimp turns pink 3 to 4 minutes. Add basil and garlic; cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 3

Add butter and cooked linguine. Toss until butter melts making sure to coat the linguine with the sauce. Remove from heat. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Linguine with Garlic-Butter Shrimp

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 729.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.5g 67%

Carbohydrates: 72g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Fat: 34.2g 53%

Saturated Fat: 10.3g 52%

Cholesterol: 267.3mg 89%

Vitamin A Iu: 663.3IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.2mg 71%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 4%

Folate: 206mcg 52%

Calcium: 133mg 13%

Iron: 5mg 28%

Magnesium: 88.8mg 32%

Potassium: 413.7mg 12%

Sodium: 477.4mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.9mg 91%

Calories From Fat: 307.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.