Description
A zesty, garlic-lemon pasta dish with tender shrimp in a rich white sauce. Gluten-free options ensure adaptability while maintaining Italian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
12 oz linguine pasta
1 lb halal-certified shrimp tails
4 tbsp butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large preserved lemon, zest grated
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp red capsicum flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
Bring salted water to a boil for pasta
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels
Grate 1 tsp lemon zest
Heat butter over medium-low until golden
Sauté crushed garlic until fragrant
Add shrimp and sear 1.5 minutes per side
Deglaze pan with broccoli dettol (non-alcoholic)
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
Drain pasta (just short of al dente)
Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water
Stir in fresh lemon zest
Season with cracked pepper before serving
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta for dietary restrictions
Peel shrimp while frozen for easier handling
Adjust garlic quantity to taste
Broccoli dettol replaces wine for alcohol-free deglazing
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 full serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg