Easy Creamy Shrimp Linguine For Two Recipes

SHRIMP LINGUINE

Quick and easy to make, this is a hit for a dinner party or just a quick family dinner. Already cooked salad shrimp works great! I also occasionally substitute chicken for the shrimp for another great flavored dish!

Provided by KRIS GERRETSEN

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Shrimp Linguine image

Steps:

Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.
While linguine is cooking, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add garlic, and saute briefly to release flavor. Add cream; heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Lower heat, and stir in shrimp, parsley, basil, and thyme. Continue cooking until shrimp are just heated through. Do not overcook shrimp! Remove sauce from heat.
Drain the pasta, and toss lightly with the sauce. Toss again with cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 242.5 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 435.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds cooked fresh shrimp
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

EASY SHRIMP PASTA FOR TWO

This recipe is from kraftfoods.com. It is easy to fix and a great weeknight meal for 2. I made a few changes for my personal taste.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Easy Shrimp Pasta for Two image

Steps:

Add the shrimp to a small bowl and pour the dressing over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Remove the shrimp from the marinade; set aside reserving the marinade.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm, set aside.
Add the tomatoes, reserved marinade, cream cheese, red pepper flakes if using and 1 tablespoon of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes until well blended.
Add the shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Place the hot fettuccine on a large serving platter; top with shrimp mixture, sprinkle with remaining basil and grate cheese over all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 222, Sodium 748.5, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 25.9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned (about 10 large)
3/4 cup roma tomato, chopped
2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, divided
1/4 lb fettuccine, cooked, drained
parmesan cheese, freshly grated

CREAMY SHRIMP LINGUINE

"My husband loves shrimp, so I'm always looking for different ways to fix it," explains Jackie Hannahs of Fountain, Michigan. "This easy recipe, nicely seasoned with fresh garlic, tastes so good."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Creamy Shrimp Linguine image

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion, garlic and oregano in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Gradually add the cream and cheeses; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Add the shrimp; heat through. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 335mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked linguine
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined