Shrimp Linguine with White Wine Sauce 🍤🍷 Light, Lush, and Built for a Fork-Twirl

Shrimp Meets Garlic-Wine Butter

Shrimp Linguine with White Wine Sauce is pasta at its freshest: perfectly al dente linguine coated in a silky garlic-white wine reduction, tossed with juicy seared shrimp and finished with herbs, lemon, and optional heat.

It’s not heavy — just balanced, sharp, and absolutely devourable.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 8 oz linguine
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio)
• Juice of ½ lemon + zest (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil
• Optional: ¼ cup pasta water for finishing

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Step 2: Sear the Shrimp

Pat shrimp dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Build the Sauce

Lower heat to medium. Add remaining oil and butter. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Pour in wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 4: Combine and Toss

Add cooked linguine and shrimp back to the pan. Toss gently until everything is coated in the wine-butter sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Stir in lemon juice, zest, and fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning. Plate immediately with extra herbs or cracked pepper on top.

Flavor Variations

• Add halved cherry tomatoes or wilted spinach for color
• Use shallots instead of garlic for a more delicate base
• Swap white wine for dry vermouth or prosecco
• Add a spoonful of crème fraîche or mascarpone for a creamy twist

Serving Ideas

• With toasted garlic bread or focaccia
• Alongside a bitter greens salad with lemon vinaigrette
• Topped with a light grating of Parmesan (non-traditional, but delicious)
• As a chilled pasta salad base with lemon vinaigrette and herbs

Pro Tips

• Use cold, dry shrimp for the best sear
• Let the wine cook off slightly to avoid harshness
• Don’t drown the pasta — the sauce should just cling, not pool
• Reserve pasta water before draining — it makes all the difference

Final Thoughts

Shrimp Linguine with White Wine Sauce is clean, classic, and fast — garlic, lemon, butter, wine, and perfectly cooked shrimp all wrapped around tender pasta. It’s coastal comfort with just the right bite.

Boil fast. Sear hot. Swirl light. 🍤🍷🍋

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