Giada de Laurentiis’s Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil is a vibrant, elegant pasta dish that comes together in just 25 minutes—perfect for a bright and flavorful weeknight dinner. The dish features frozen shrimp sautéed with shallots and garlic, tossed with linguine and a lemon-infused olive oil, finished with peppery arugula and fresh parsley. It strikes a beautiful balance of citrus brightness, olive oil richness, and tender shrimp, while remaining surprisingly light. Elegant enough for guests yet simple enough for any evening, this recipe showcases Italian-inspired simplicity at its best. 

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

For the lemon oil:

• ½ cup extra‑virgin olive oil
  
  

• Zest of 1 lemon
  
  

For the pasta:

• 1 lb linguine
  
  

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  
  

• 2 shallots, diced
  
  

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
  

• 16 oz (≈ 1 lb) frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
  
  

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (≈ 2 lemons)
  
  

• Zest of 1 lemon
  
  

• 1 tsp salt
  
  

• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
  

• 3 oz arugula (≈ 3 packed cups)
  
  

• ¼ cup chopped fresh flat‑leaf parsley
  
  

Directions

1. Make lemon oil: Mix olive oil and lemon zest in a small bowl and set aside.
   
   

2. Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente, about 8–10 min. Drain, reserving up to 1 cup pasta cooking water.
   
   

3. Sauté aromatics and shrimp: In a heavy skillet over medium heat, warm 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add shallots and garlic; cook 2 min until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook ~5 min until pink and opaque.
   
   

4. Combine: Add linguine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss until well combined. Turn off heat. Add arugula.
   
   

5. Finish with lemon oil: Through a mesh sieve, strain lemon-infused oil into pasta (discard zest). Add some reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency. Sprinkle parsley and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.)

• Calories: 575 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 24 g (Saturated ~3 g)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 64 g (Fiber ~4 g; Sugar ~5 g)
  
  

• Protein: 26 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 122 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 490 mg