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
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