One-Pot Lemon-Pepper Shrimp & Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes

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A vibrant, restaurant-quality pasta dish ready in 30 minutes—succulent shrimp, plump cherry tomatoes, and bright lemon-herb sauce tossed with al dente linguine. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs linguine, large shrimp, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil; add 8 oz linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 lb shrimp and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, stirring for 2 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften and release juice.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained linguine, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the skillet; toss vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

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