Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Giada's Kitchen Basics

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate it!Read 13 reviews

TOTAL TIME:25 min
Prep:10 min
Inactive Prep:--
Cook:15 min
 
YIELD:4 to 6 servings
LEVEL:Easy

Ingredients

FOR THE LEMON OIL:
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested
FOR THE PASTA:
  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 16 ounces frozen shrimp
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 ounces arugula (about 3 packed cups)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Directions

For the lemon oil:

Combine the olive oil and the lemon zest in a small bowl and reserve.

For the pasta:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked linguine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. Turn off the heat and add the arugula. Using a mesh sieve, strain the lemon zest out of the reserved lemon olive oil and add the oil to the pasta. The zest can be discarded. Add some of the cooking water to desired consistency. Add the chopped parsley to the pasta and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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  • on May 15, 2012

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    Delicious -- I added parmesan at the end to give a nice salty bite! Super easy - be sure to watch shrimp closely and don't over cook as they get really tough and rubbery when over cooked.

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  • on April 12, 2012

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    Amazing! perfect for the summer time and the best part is it cooks fast and its simple.

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  • on February 19, 2012

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    Taste was FANTASTIC...... Super easy to make... a super big hit in our family.

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