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Creamy Champagne Shrimp Linguine

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A quick and elegant pasta dinner featuring tender shrimp in a silky cream sauce lifted by dry champagne, perfect for busy nights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • Salt for pasta water
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup dry champagne or sparkling wine
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Drain and set aside.
  2. Pat shrimp dry and toss with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  4. Pour in ½ cup dry champagne and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and cook off alcohol.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet and stir gently to coat with sauce. Add drained linguine and toss over low heat for 1-2 minutes to blend flavors. Loosen sauce with pasta water if needed.
  7. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon zest if using. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Add champagne off heat initially to avoid flare-ups. Add Parmesan slowly off direct high heat to prevent clumping. Lemon zest adds brightness and balances richness.

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