One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Linguine

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

A restaurant-quality pasta dish with plump shrimp, garlic, and lemon in a light, garlicky sauce, ready in 25 minutes. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs linguine, shrimp, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 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

• 8 oz linguine
• 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 2, zested and juiced lemon
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 oz linguine for 8 minutes until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, 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.
3. Step 3: Push shrimp to one side of the skillet, add 5 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 2 tbsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Add drained linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat. Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, cooking for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the pasta. Stir in 3 tbsp chopped parsley before serving.