Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.25 cup

olive oil

4 unit

garlic cloves

chopped

1 pound

shrimp

peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped

1 unit

lemon

zest and juice

0.25 cup

flat-leaf parsley

chopped

0.5 tsp

kosher salt

0.5 tsp

red chile flakes

0.25 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

8 unit

quinoa-corn linguine

cooked according to package directions

Step 1
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add chopped garlic and sauté until softened, about 1 minute.

Step 3
~2 min

Add coarsely chopped shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Stir in lemon zest and juice, chopped parsley, kosher salt, red chile flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 5
~2 min

Mix in cooked quinoa-corn linguine (or other linguine) to coat.

Step 6
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.

Garnish with extra parsley and lemon zest.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Green salad with lemon vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy (inspired)

Cultural Significance

A modern twist on classic Italian flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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