G440 Driver Pasta with Lemon-Dill Shrimp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A vibrant one-pan pasta dish featuring plump shrimp and bright lemon-dill sauce that 'drives' flavors together in minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, large shrimp, extra-virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil; add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain while reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 12 oz shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned, then stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, add drained spaghetti, and toss with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water until sauce coats all strands and thickens slightly, about 1 minute.