Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil
- 15m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 30m Ready In
This linguine with shrimp features a bright lemon oil and fresh arugula. It's a quick and flavorful weeknight pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots diced
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1 lb frozen shrimp
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 oz arugula
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 10 of 13 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 191 mg
- Iron: 2.43 mg
- Magnesium: 38.5 mg
- Phosphorus: 137 mg
- Potassium: 538 mg
- Zinc: 0.99 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb frozen shrimp
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 oz arugula
Prepare
- Zest 1 lemon
- Dice 2 shallots
- Mince 2 clove garlic
- Zest 1 lemon
- Chop 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine the olive oil and the lemon zest in a small bowl and reserve.
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Step 2.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
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Step 3.
Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
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Step 4.
Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes.
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Step 5.
Add the cooked linguine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
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Step 6.
Using a mesh sieve, strain the lemon zest out of the reserved lemon olive oil and add the oil to the pasta. The zest can be discarded.
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Step 7.
Add some of the cooking water to desired consistency.
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Step 8.
Add the chopped parsley to the pasta and toss to combine.
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Step 9.
Serve immediately.
Tips & variations
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From http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/linguine-with-shrimp-and-lemon-oil-recipe/index.html