A colorful plate of linguine with grilled shrimp, tossed in a lemon-basil sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon zest.

Lemon-Basil Linguine with Grilled Shrimp

Light and zesty linguine with grilled shrimp, infused with French flavors.

Category Main Course
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Style French
Technique Grilling
Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · July 13, 2023

A little about this dish

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)

  • Linguine1 pound
  • Large shrimp1 poundpeeled and deveined
  • Olive oil2 tablespoons
  • LemonJuice of 2 lemons
  • LemonZest of 1 lemon
  • Fresh basil leaves1/4 cupchopped
  • Cloves garlic2 clovesminced
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste
  • Fresh parsleyfor garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1 — 🔥🌡️🔥
    Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2 — 🍝🍲🔪
    Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Step 3 — 🥄🥗🍋
    In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Step 4 — 🍤🌿🕙
    Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with half of the lemon-basil mixture and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5 — 🔥🍤🔥
    Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside.
  6. Step 6 — 🍳🔥🍋
    In a large skillet, heat the remaining lemon-basil mixture over medium heat.
  7. Step 7 — 🍝⚖️🔀
    Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
  8. Step 8 — 🍽️🍝🍤
    Divide the linguine into serving plates and top with grilled shrimp.
  9. Step 9 — 🍃🌿🍋
    Garnish with fresh parsley and additional lemon zest, if desired.
  10. Step 10 — 🍲🔥😋
    Serve hot and enjoy!

A final fox tip

For a vegetarian option, replace shrimp with grilled asparagus.

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