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Linguine with Garlic Shrimp and Basil

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 Servings

Ingredients

12

ounces linguine

6

tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter

1

1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined

6

green onions, chopped

6

garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

1

/2 cup dry white wine

2

teaspoons finely grated lemon peel

2

8-ounce bottles clam juice

1

/2 cup whipping cream

1

/2 cup chopped fresh basil

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite; drain.

    Step 2

    Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté shrimp until almost opaque in center, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Add onions and garlic to same skillet; sauté 1 minute. Add wine and lemon peel. Boil until reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes. Add clam juice and cream; boil until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Return shrimp and juices to skillet. Add pasta; toss to coat. Mix in basil. Season with salt and pepper.