Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine
Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine pairs tender linguine with juicy, pepper-kissed shrimp in a buttery lemon sauce that’s bright yet comforting. Fresh parsley and a generous dusting of Parmesan tie everything together with a savory finish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual date night when you want something fast that still feels special.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook and stir the shrimp in the hot oil until opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Cook the linguine in the boiling water until slightly firm, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water.
- 4
Combine the lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in the parsley and stir in the butter until melted. Stir in the reserved cooking water. Add the shrimp to the lemon sauce.
- 5
Toss together the linguine, the lemon-shrimp sauce, and the Parmesan cheese in a large serving bowl.
- Calories 684.84 kcal High 34%
- Protein 45.89 g Good Source 92%
- Carbohydrate 88.19 g 32%
- Total Fat 18.68 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 8.99 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 220.14 mg High 73%
- Sodium 483.7 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 7.42 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 3.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 372.09 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 4.88 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 602.78 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 10.83 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 17.52 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Parsley, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 684.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 684.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine healthy?
- Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 684.84 calories and 45.89 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 483.7 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.99 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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