Stovetop Shrimp and Garlic Linguine with Chili Flakes

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Tender shrimp sautéed with garlic and red chili flakes, tossed through al dente linguine for a quick and flavorful pasta dish. This Italian-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs linguine pasta, large shrimp, olive oil 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 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 boil. Add 12 oz linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: While the pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add the cooked linguine to the skillet along with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until the sauce lightly coats the pasta.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese over the pasta, tossing again before serving immediately.

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