Roasted Red Pepper Shrimp Linguine

Roasted Red Pepper Shrimp Linguine

from delish.com
40 min
4 - 6

Roasted Red Pepper Shrimp Linguine is the perfect weeknight dinner while still being nice enough to serve company.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika, divided
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 lb. linguine
  • 2 (16-oz.) jars roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • 6 tbsp. crumbled feta
  • Chopped fresh parsley or basil and crushed red pepper flakes (optional), for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine shrimp, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover bowl with a kitchen towel and refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. 2

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, blend peppers, cream, and remaining 2 teaspoons paprika and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth.

  4. 4

    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden at the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Add wine and scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes more.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to medium-low and add pepper mixture. Increase heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Add reserved shrimp in an even layer and cook, flipping once, until opaque, white, and slightly curled, about 3 minutes total.

  6. 6

    Remove skillet from heat and stir in cooked pasta, adding pasta water to loosen sauce if necessary.

  7. 7

    Divide pasta among bowls. Top with feta, parsley, and red pepper flakes, if using.