Looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish that's perfect for a cozy night in? Look no further than this creamy garlic shrimp and mushroom linguine recipe. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. linguine pasta
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Start by boiling a large pot of salted water for the linguine pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let the cream reduce for 5-7 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
- Add the cooked shrimp and linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
This image showcases the final dish, with the creamy sauce coating the linguine noodles and the shrimp and mushrooms scattered throughout. The chopped parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
This image highlights the main ingredients of the dish as they cook in the skillet. The creamy garlic sauce is visible and the shrimp and mushrooms are nicely browned and tender.
This image shows the first step of the recipe, with the linguine pasta cooking in boiling salted water. It helps to illustrate the simplicity of the dish and the ease of the cooking process.
