Creamy Herb Shrimp Linguine (Printable)
Linguine with creamy herb sauce and shrimp delivers quick, satisfying flavor in thirty minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta & Seafood
01 - 10.5 ounces linguine
02 - 10.5 ounces shrimp, deveined and peeled
→ Cream Sauce
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink and just opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
03 - Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian herb blend. Stir well and simmer until sauce slightly thickens, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add cooked linguine to skillet, tossing gently until evenly coated with sauce. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick weeknight dinner you can prepare in 30 minutes
- Delivers decadent flavor without heavy prep or complicated steps
- High protein meal that feels special but is totally doable for beginners
02 -
- Shrimp cooks lightning fast which helps preserve tenderness
- Sauce clings best to linguine because of its slightly flattened shape
- Dish makes lovely leftovers just add a splash of cream or broth to revive
03 -
- Pat shrimp very dry before cooking so you get a nice sear instead of steaming
- Do not rush or skip sautéing the garlic and herbs as it builds a solid flavor foundation
- To stretch the serving size add more broth and toss in baby spinach before combining with pasta
- A squeeze of lemon brightens the sauce and wakes up all the flavors every single time
- Pay attention to your sauce consistency It should cling to the noodles without being heavy