Why Spring Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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Bright, zesty shrimp cooked in minutes with garlic and lemon, served over noodles for a restaurant-quality meal that’s foolproof. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs shrimp, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, 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: 5 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 220 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 225g linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant—do not brown. Add 340g shrimp, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp salt, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped parsley, then add drained linguine and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss for 1 minute until sauce coats pasta and shrimps, adding more pasta water if needed to reach a creamy consistency.

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