Garlic Shrimp and Peas With Linguine

photo by Jenn P.


- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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4-6
ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
- 1 3⁄4 lbs large shrimp, peeled, tails left on, deveined and butterflied
- 1⁄4 cup butter, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, melt 1 T. butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and salt; cook, stirring, until shrimp are pink and opaque, 5-6 minutes, adding wine during last 1 minute of cooking time.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest and remaining 3 T. butter until butter just melts. Add pasta and pea mixture; cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Serve immediately.
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My roommate and I enjoyed this recipe a lot! Although, I must admit, as simple as this is I am VERY new to cooking and although I followed it exactly and used two cloves of garlic I didn't end up with much of a garlic taste...I would call mine more of a lemon shrimp and peas with linguine :) But still, sooooo goooood! Next time I think i will add some more garlic and possibly some parmesan cheese...mmm... :)
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!