One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine
Tender linguine cooked with shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce, all made in one pan for effortless cleanup. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs linguine pasta, large shrimp, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 pasta
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp, fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large deep skillet, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add 8 oz linguine pasta, making sure it’s submerged. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until pasta is almost al dente.
- Step 3: Nestle 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp into the pasta mixture, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with extra parsley garnish if desired.








