Lemon-Basil Linguine with Grilled Shrimp
Category
Main Course
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Style
French
Technique
Grilling
Diet Friendly
Pescatarian
Daily Recipe: July 13, 2023
Today's seasonal and interesting pasta recipe takes inspiration from French cuisine. It features fresh, vibrant ingredients that perfectly complement the summer weather in New York City.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Linguine - 1 pound
- Large shrimp - 1 pound - peeled and deveined
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon - Juice of 2 lemons
- Lemon - Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh basil leaves - 1/4 cup - chopped
- Cloves garlic - 2 cloves - minced
- Salt - to taste
- Pepper - to taste
- Fresh parsley - for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🔥Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Step 2 - 🍝🍲🔪Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Step 3 - 🥄🥗🍋In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Step 4 - 🍤🌿🕙Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with half of the lemon-basil mixture and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
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Step 5 - 🔥🍤🔥Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside.
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Step 6 - 🍳🔥🍋In a large skillet, heat the remaining lemon-basil mixture over medium heat.
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Step 7 - 🍝⚖️🔀Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
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Step 8 - 🍽️🍝🍤Divide the linguine into serving plates and top with grilled shrimp.
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Step 9 - 🍃🌿🍋Garnish with fresh parsley and additional lemon zest, if desired.
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Step 10 - 🍲🔥😋Serve hot and enjoy!
Additional
For a vegetarian option, replace shrimp with grilled asparagus.