One-Pan Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes

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A vibrant, fast-cooking pasta dish featuring plump shrimp, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant garlic in a light, garlicky sauce. This italian-inspired one pot ready in about 30 minutes pairs linguine, shrimp, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a 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 peeled shrimp (12 oz) and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic (4 cloves) and red pepper flakes (1/4 tsp) for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  4. Step 4: Add cherry tomatoes (12 oz) and cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes burst and sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet with drained linguine and 2 tbsp reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until pasta is coated and sauce clings to strands.
  6. Step 6: Stir in chopped basil (1/4 cup), lemon zest (from 1/2 medium lemon), salt (1/2 tsp), and black pepper (1/4 tsp). Serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pan Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover One-Pan Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep linguine from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale One-Pan Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with One-Pan Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes?

Italian one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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