Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter Linguine

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Tender shrimp sautéed in garlic and butter tossed with linguine and fresh lemon zest for a bright, satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs linguine pasta, salt, unsalted butter 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tbsp salt. Add 8 oz linguine pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add the cooked linguine, reserved 1/2 cup pasta water, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and the remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Toss gently over medium heat until butter melts and sauce coats the pasta.
  5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss with pasta for 1 minute until heated through.
  6. Step 6: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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