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A large white plate full of turmeric shrimp linguine with a serving spoon resting in it.
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5 / 3 votes

Turmeric Shrimp Linguine

This turmeric shrimp linguine is a wonderful sharing dish. The traditional Mediterranean flavors work really well with the addition of the turmeric and fresh yogurt sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 655

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt for the pasta water, plus more for seasoning
  • 7 ounces linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, grated or minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 7 ounces medium or large shell-on raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, if desired
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek or regular yogurt, preferably full-fat
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 ounces arugula
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  • Fill a large saucepan with water, add a small handful of salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. When the water boils, add the linguine and cook according to the package directions for al dente pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and cook until transparent, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook until the mixture is aromatic and soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the turmeric and cook 1 minute more.
  • Increase the heat to medium and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, until the shrimp are firm and pink all over, 4 to 6 minutes depending upon the size of the shrimp. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving a cup of the pasta cooking water. Return the pasta to the saucepan and stir in a splash of olive oil.
  • Return the skillet to medium-low heat. Stir in the yogurt and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and cook until the liquid is fully incorporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Add more water to thin the sauce, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to very low. Add the pasta, arugula, and tomatoes and stir through until the arugula has wilted. The pasta will soak up the sauce. If it looks a little dry add a splash more pasta water until you have a sauce that coats every strand. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 628mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g