Creamy Lemon-Herb Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Tender shrimp and fresh asparagus in a vibrant lemon-herb sauce over al dente pasta, ready in 30 minutes for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs linguine, asparagus, shrimp for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz linguine
• 12 oz, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces asparagus
• 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove shrimp and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt.
5. Step 5: Return drained linguine and cooked shrimp to the skillet; toss with 2 tbsp fresh parsley, 1 tbsp fresh basil, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, adding reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time until sauce coats the pasta.
6. Step 6: Cook for 1 more minute until heated through, adjusting seasoning to taste.