Linguine With Shrimp, Venetian Style

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Italian, Main Dish, Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • fresh ginger, peeled (1/4 inch piece)
  • crushed red pepper flakes (a pinch or to taste)
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 1 lb linguine

Directions

  1. Rinse shrimp and pat dry; cut each shrimp into ½ inch pieces.
  2. Add oil to a skillet large enough to hold all of the cooked pasta.
  3. Add in garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper; cook over medium heat until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add in shrimp and a big pinch of salt; cook/stir until the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add in lemon juice and wine; bring to a simmer; cook 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in parsley; remove from heat.
  7. Bring at least 4 quarts water to boil in a big pot.
  8. Add in 2 tablespoons salt, then the pasta; stir well, gently pushing the pasta down until it is completely covered with water.
  9. Cook over high heat, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente; drain pasta, reserving some cooking water.
  10. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss over high heat 1 minute until well mixed.
  11. Add a little of the cooking water, if needed.
  12. Remove the ginger; serve immediately.

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