Pan-Seared Shrimp with White Wine Garlic Sauce and Linguine
EASY
15 min
Prep
18 min
Cook
4
Servings
Tender shrimp seared in a hot skillet, then finished in a silky white wine and garlic sauce infused with fresh herbs and lemon. Tossed with linguine and garnished with parmesan and parsley for an elegant Italian-inspired weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounce linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 clove garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup dry white wine
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Steps
- Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- While water heats, pat the 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly on both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Mince the 6 garlic cloves and measure out the dry white wine, chicken broth, and lemon juice into separate small bowls.
- Chop the fresh parsley and set aside. Grate or measure the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and set aside.
- Once the water is at a rolling boil, add the 12 oz linguine and cook according to package directions (usually 9–11 minutes), stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- Carefully place the seasoned shrimp in the hot skillet in a single layer. Do not stir for 2 minutes to allow them to develop a golden crust on the bottom.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the second side is pink and just cooked through. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet.
- Once the butter is foaming, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- Carefully pour in the ¾ cup white wine, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
- Add the ½ cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces slightly and flavors meld.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, stirring gently to coat them in the sauce. Cook for 1 minute to warm through.
- Drain the cooked linguine in a colander, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Add the drained linguine directly to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss gently to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water (1–2 tablespoons) if the sauce seems too thick.
- Divide the shrimp and linguine among 4 serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with fresh chopped parsley, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a lemon wedge on the side.