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Louisiana Barbecued Shrimp Linguine

Louisiana Barbecued Shrimp Linguine is a tasty pasta dish with juicy shrimp in a buttery, spiced sauce made with garlic, white wine, and lemon. It’s quick to cook, full of Cajun flavor, and great for family meals or casual get-togethers.
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Ingredients
  

Spices & Seasonings

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 bay leaves

Sauce Ingredients

  • ½ stick butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup chopped parsley

Pasta

  • 1 pound linguine

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Combine cayenne, black pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, paprika, and bay leaves in a bowl.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in spice mix for 30 seconds. Add wine, lemon juice, and Worcestershire; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Boil linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  • Add shrimp to sauce; cook 2 minutes per side until pink. Reduce heat.
  • Toss pasta into skillet with shrimp and sauce. Add pasta water; cook 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and serve hot.