One Pot Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Linguine
Quick-cooked shrimp and pasta in a bright lemon-garlic sauce with fresh herbs. This italian-inspired one pot ready in about 35 minutes pairs Linguine, peeled and deveined Shrimp, 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 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
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4, minced Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 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, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped parsley, then add drained linguine and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss with shrimp until sauce coats pasta, adding more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One Pot Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Linguine take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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 Pot Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Linguine?
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 Pot Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Linguine?
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 Pot Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Linguine 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 Pot Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Linguine?
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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★★
So much better than takeout. We'll never order italian delivery again.
- ★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful.
