One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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Quick, bright shrimp cooked with lemon and garlic in a single pan with capellini noodles for a light dinner. This italian-inspired quick meals ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, capellini, olive oil 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.

★ 4.5 (11 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 oz capellini for 6-7 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 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the same skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and drained capellini. Toss to coat, adding more pasta water if too dry.
  5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through. Serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Lemon Garlic Shrimp?

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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp?

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 Lemon Garlic Shrimp for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Lemon Garlic Shrimp?

Italian quick meals 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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