Lemon-Dill Seafood Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A bright, aromatic pasta with succulent shrimp, lemon zest, and fresh dill, finished with a silky sauce. This Italian-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs linguine, olive oil, shrimp for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 200 g, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1/2, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 8 oz linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 200 g shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the shrimp to the skillet, then add 1/2 lemon (zest and juice), 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, stirring to combine.
5. Step 5: Add the drained linguine to the skillet, tossing with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water until the sauce coats the pasta and the liquid reduces slightly, about 2 minutes.