Shrimp Cordon Bleu With Linguine

This shrimp cordon bleu with linguine combines succulent shrimp wrapped in ham and cheese, served over a bed of tender linguine. The dish is finished with a creamy sauce, making it a delightful and satisfying meal.
This recipe is french style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include shrimp, garlic, heavy cream, salt.
- Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 16 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 4 tbsp butter (divided)
- 4 slices swiss cheese (thinly sliced)
- 4 slices ham (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup bread crumbs (seasoned)
- 12 oz linguine (uncooked)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Take each shrimp and wrap it with a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Dredge each wrapped shrimp in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and add the wrapped shrimp, cooking until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the shrimp to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, then stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve the baked shrimp over the cooked linguine and drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 550
- Protein: 32 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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