Yuja Shrimp Basil Linguine
Yuja shrimp basil linguine keeps total shrimp cook time under three minutes to preserve a springy bite, deveining and patting them dry before searing. Garlic and red pepper flakes are gently sauteed in olive oil over low heat to build an aromatic base, and a splash of white wine cooks off quickly to add clean depth. Yuja marmalade brings citrus sweetness that is dialed in gradually since brands vary in sugar content, and three tablespoons of starchy pasta water bind the sauce into a light glaze that clings to the linguine. Basil leaves are folded in off the heat to keep their volatile oils intact, layering fresh herbal fragrance over the yuja's citrus notes.
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Instructions
- 1
Devein shrimp and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- 2
Cook linguine al dente and reserve 3/4 cup pasta water.
- 3
Heat olive oil and gently saute garlic with pepper flakes over low heat.
- 4
Add shrimp and cook until pink, then pour in white wine and reduce briefly.
- 5
Stir in yuja marmalade with 3 tbsp pasta water, then toss in linguine.
- 6
Turn off heat and finish with basil, salt, and pepper.
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