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Beginner Mediterranean Lemon Dill Shrimp Pasta

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A quick, vibrant weeknight dinner using citrus, herbs, and olive oil. Shrimp cooks fast while pasta soaks up a bright lemon-dill sauce for a fresh Mediterranean dish.

  • Total Time: 27
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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12 oz linguine (cut in halves)
1 medium lemon (juice and zest)
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp dried dill
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
Cook linguine halves for 2 minutes (undercook slightly)
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
Sauté garlic until fragrant (1 minute)
Add shrimp and sauté for 3-4 minutes until opaque
Stir in lemon juice, dill, red pepper flakes, and cherry tomatoes
Simmer 2 minutes to thicken sauce
Combine cooked pasta into the skillet
Toss until pasta is glossy and coated
Season with salt and pepper

Notes

Dried dill can be substituted with 1/2 cup fresh dill
Use zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative
Add spinach or arugula for extra greens
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 2 days

  • Author: Amelie Harper
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Category: Mediterranean Basics
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with certified gluten-free pasta)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg