Author Notes
At our house, one menu that regularly makes an appearance is Lemon Linguine with Cajun Shrimp. The recipe, from "The Summer Book" by Susan Branch is tweaked to our tastes by swapping Pecorino for Parmigiano and increasing the hit of lemon in the linguine, as well as upping the Cajun seasoning on the shrimp. It's a bed of lemony pasta spiked with a few green onions, parsley, tons of black pepper and a sprinkle of freshly grated Pecorino -- the ideal showcase for the best of our local jumbo Gulf shrimp. —fromajolie
Ingredients
- Lemon Linguine
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1 pound
linguine
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1/2 cup
extra virgin olive oil
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zest of 1 large lemon
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juice from 2 large lemons
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1/2 cup
chopped green onion
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1/4 cup
chopped flat-leaf parsley
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salt, to taste
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freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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Pecorino cheese, for grating
- Cajun Shrimp
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1/2 cup
extra virgin olive oil
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1
garlic clove, smashed into a paste
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2 tablespoons
Cajun seasoning
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2 tablespoons
freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons
minced flat-leaf parsley
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1 tablespoon
brown sugar
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1 tablespoon
soy sauce
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16
extra-large shrimp
Directions
- Lemon Linguine
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Cook linguine in boiling salted water according to package instructions, or until al dente; drain well.
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Combine next 5 ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add pasta and toss well. Sprinkle over salt, freshly cracked black pepper and Pecorino, to taste. Toss again. Top with Cajun Shrimp and serve immediately.
- Cajun Shrimp
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Combine first 7 ingredients in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
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Shell and devein the shrimp, pat dry and toss in marinade to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
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Preheat oven to 450° F.
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Bake the pan of shrimp 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally – be sure not to overcook. [You can also grill them on skewers.] Serve hot from the oven atop a bed of Lemon Linguine.
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