Linguini tossed in a white wine, garlic and butter sauce with fresh lime juice and cilantro, then finished with seasoned shrimp. This light, bright cilantro lime shrimp pasta is quick to make and perfect for weeknights — a refreshing dish the whole family will enjoy.
Fast pasta dinners are some of the best to have in your repertoire. When you can get a flavorful, comforting plate on the table in about 15 minutes, it’s a winner — especially when it’s a recipe everyone at the table will enjoy.
This cilantro lime shrimp pasta hits all the right notes:
- Ready in about 15 minutes
- Simple ingredients with big flavor
- Kid-friendly and great for adults too
Think of it as a bright twist on classic garlic shrimp pasta, with lime and cilantro lifting the flavors for a fresher finish.
How to make it
Begin by bringing a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil for the pasta.
Cook the linguini according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
Prepare the remaining ingredients: garlic, cilantro, limes, shrimp, white wine, olive oil and butter.
Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter.
Season the shrimp generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread them in the skillet and cook just until they turn pink, about a couple minutes per side depending on size.
Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add the garlic and white wine to the skillet, raise the heat to bring the sauce to a boil, then lower to medium-low and simmer for a minute or two until slightly reduced and glossy.
Toss the drained linguini into the skillet with the lime juice and the chopped cilantro, mixing well to coat the pasta with the sauce. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan, toss gently, and serve immediately.
Tips & Tricks
Linguini works beautifully with this sauce, but spaghetti or other long pasta shapes will also do the job.
Fresh limes give the best citrus brightness. If you don’t have limes, use 2–3 tablespoons of lime juice as a substitute.
Don’t be shy with the cilantro — add a good handful so the herb shines through the sauce.
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Print Recipe
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Pasta
2 mins
12 mins
Equipment
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces linguini
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4-6 cloves garlic
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 2 limes juice of
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- handful cilantro minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water according to package directions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium and add the butter and olive oil.
- Season the shrimp with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook a couple minutes per side until just pink, then remove from the pan.
- Add the wine and garlic to the skillet, raise heat to bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for a minute or two until slightly reduced.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the lime juice and cilantro. Toss to coat, then add the cooked shrimp and serve.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 70g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 17g
*Nutritional information is an estimate calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.
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