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This leans on the same reserved pasta water trick that makes any good Italian pasta sauce cling properly, but skips the butter and cream that usually thicken a shrimp linguine - just olive oil, garlic, lemon, and a splash of starchy water doing the emulsifying work. Light enough to eat often, without tasting like a diet compromise.
Prep Time
10 min
Per serving
380kcal
Calories
26g
Protein
Cook Time
18 min
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
easy
52g
Carbs
9g
Fat
3g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.
While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic to the same skillet, cooking for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
Add the red pepper flakes and cherry tomatoes, cooking for 3-4 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to soften.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with a splash of the reserved pasta water, tossing to combine.
Return the shrimp to the pan along with the lemon juice and zest, tossing everything together and adding more pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
Stir in the chopped parsley and basil, then serve immediately.
Save the Pasta Water: This starchy liquid is what binds the light olive oil sauce to the pasta - without it, the oil simply pools at the bottom of the bowl instead of coating each strand. Don't Overcook the Shrimp: Pull them from the heat the moment they turn pink and opaque, since they'll finish warming through when tossed back into the hot pasta. Use Fresh Herbs: Since this dish relies on minimal ingredients to stay light, fresh parsley and basil added at the end make a real difference in brightening the final flavor.
Yes, whole wheat linguine works well and adds extra fiber, though it has a slightly nuttier flavor and firmer texture than regular pasta.
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