Description
A delicious and festive dish to celebrate Christmas Eve with a Sicilian twist, featuring linguine and succulent shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Drain the linguine and toss it with the shrimp and tomato mixture.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.
- For added flavor, consider garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 670 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 220 milligrams