Emeril Lagasse's Shrimp Pasta Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful shrimp pasta recipe inspired by Emeril Lagasse! This quick and easy dish, featured on Regis and Kelly, delivers a delicious kick of spice with succulent shrimp, perfectly cooked linguine, and a burst of fresh herbs. Get ready for a taste of New Orleans in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 761.5 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
Emeril Lagasse's Shrimp Pasta

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Emeril Lagasse's Shrimp Pasta

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How to Make Emeril Lagasse's Shrimp Pasta

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, in a medium bowl, toss 1 pound of shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Creole seasoning.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over high heat.
  4. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet, ensuring they are in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes per side.
  5. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour in 1/2 cup of dry white wine and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and cook for 1 1/2 minutes.
  7. Season the shrimp with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  9. Add the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions to the skillet with the shrimp.
  10. Toss everything together for about 1 minute until well combined.
  11. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

75g

Carbs

29g