Linguine ai Gamberi al Limone
Light Italian pasta with succulent shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, white wine, and fresh lemon zest, finished with parsley and a hint of chili heat. No cream—just a glossy, aromatic sauce that coats each strand of linguine.
- high-protein
- italian
- pescatarian
- gluten-free-option

kcal572
Protein44g
Carbs67g
Fat11g
Ingredients
- Linguine75 g
- Large shrimp (peeled, deveined)160 g
- Extra-virgin olive oil10 ml
- Garlic cloves3 piece
- Dry white wine60 ml
- Lemon1 piece
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley12 g
- Red chili flakes0.25 tsp
- Sea salt3 g
- Black pepper0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- 3Mince 3 garlic cloves finely.
- 4Zest the lemon and set aside; halve the lemon for juice.
- 5Chop fresh parsley coarsely.
- 6Measure out white wine and have it ready near the stove.
- 7Add linguine to boiling water and cook until al dente (about 9–11 minutes); reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 8While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 9Add minced garlic and chili flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 10Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1–1.5 minutes per side until just pink.
- 11Pour white wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits; simmer for 1 minute.
- 12Squeeze juice from half the lemon into the skillet and stir.
- 13Add drained linguine directly to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce.
- 14Toss gently, adding pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta lightly.
- 15Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest and most of the parsley.
- 16Plate immediately and garnish with remaining parsley and a crack of black pepper.