One-Pot Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Bright lemon and garlic infuse a simple pasta dish with zesty flavor for busy evenings. This Italian-inspired one-pot 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 450 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
- 1 lb shrimp
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley
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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; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add 4 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/4 cup lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits, then add drained linguine and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, tossing to coat.
- Step 5: Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the pasta, then stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
