Shrimp Linguine

This shrimp linguine dish pairs perfectly with dry white wines such as Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. (Photo via Flickr/click for credit)

Thanks to the shrimp already being cooked, this dish comes together quickly and easily and is a perfect pairing with white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Semillon or unoaked Chardonnay.

This tastes best immediately after it is prepared.

Shrimp Linguine

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds cooked fresh shrimp
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 16-ounce package linguine pasta

Instructions

1. Heat water and cook pasta al dente.
2. While pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet and add the garlic. Saute for less than a minute. Add the cream and white wine and heat just to boiling, stirring constantly.
3. Lower heat, then add shrimp, basil, parsley and thyme. Cook until shrimp is just heated through – do not overcook. Remove sauce from heat.
4. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Add cheese and toss again, then add salt and pepper to taste.

Note: For a twist on this recipe, try with Cajun seasoning, garlic salt, crushed red pepper or cayenne.