Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe | Romantic Meal for 2

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, while tofu is plant-based and budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino is often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with lemon

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol; water with lemon is a budget-friendly substitute.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while margarine is often less expensive.

Boil water in a large pot and add a tablespoon or two of chicken bouillon powder.

Once boiling, add a tablespoon or two of extra virgin olive oil to the water.

Cook linguine according to package instructions, then drain.

In the same pot, add a few tablespoons of butter and a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until butter melts.

Add chopped minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant.

Season shrimp with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper; mix to coat evenly.

Add seasoned shrimp to the pot and cook until pink but not fully done, about halfway to 75% cooked.

Add the drained linguine back to the pot along with a few more tablespoons of unsalted butter and Italian seasoning.

Add grated parmesan cheese and optional shredded mozzarella cheese; mix to combine.

Add a tablespoon and a half of lemon juice and fresh parsley flakes; stir until well mixed.

Cooking Techniques

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