Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Linguine
Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Linguine features tender pasta coated in a bright lemon and white wine sauce, balanced by butter, garlic, and plenty of cracked black pepper. Juicy shrimp add sweetness while fresh parsley and basil bring a clean, herbal finish. It’s a vibrant weeknight Dinner that also feels special enough for guests.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Linguine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 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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- 49
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook for 9 to 13 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and sauté the garlic for about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Lower the heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by about half.
- 3
Stir the shrimp, butter, parsley, and basil into the saucepan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp is opaque. Add the cooked linguine and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring until well coated.
- Calories 688.79 kcal High 34%
- Protein 38.39 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 91.11 g 33%
- Total Fat 18.8 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 8.79 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 216.27 mg High 72%
- Sodium 265.51 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 6.83 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 3.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 115.15 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 5.13 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 664.93 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 19.59 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lemon Pepper Shrimp Linguine is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 688.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Linguine made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Linguine?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 688.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Linguine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Linguine healthy?
- Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Linguine has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 688.79 calories and 38.39 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 265.51 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.79 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, 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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