Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 12 oz. linguine
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 c. yellow and red grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • 1/2 c. chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 6 c. baby kale

Method

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Boil linguine until just al dente, 8 minutes.
  • Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add shrimp and cook until bright pink and just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer shrimp to a bowl to let cool.
  • Add tomatoes to skillet and saute until beginning to soften, 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add wine and chicken stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in butter, cream, and lemon juice and simmer 2 minutes more until slightly thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Return pasta and shrimp to skillet and add kale, tossing gently until wilted.
  • Garnish with lemon zest and red pepper flakes.