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Mushroom Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A luxurious yet quick 30-minute pasta dish featuring tender shrimp, browned mushrooms, and linguine tossed in a glossy garlic butter sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American, Seafood
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb linguine or fettuccine
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 10 oz cremini mushrooms sliced thick
Sauce & Aromatics
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.33 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Tongs
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown (5-6 mins). Remove to a plate.
  3. Add another tbsp of oil to the skillet. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove to the plate with mushrooms.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze pan with white wine (or broth), scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add drained pasta, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, mushrooms, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss vigorously until sauce emulsifies and coats the noodles.
  7. Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not crowd the mushrooms when browning, or they will steam instead of caramelize.