One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A restaurant-quality pasta dish that cooks entirely in one pan with minimal cleanup. Ready in 25 minutes. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs linguine, shrimp, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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
• 1/2 lb shrimp
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

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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; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and sizzles.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant and garlic is golden (do not brown).
4. Step 4: Add 1/2 lb shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Add drained linguine to the skillet with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, tossing to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.