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Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus

This Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp & Asparagus is seriously going to be your new go-to pasta recipe! It's ready in just 30 minutes and makes the most delicious easy weeknight meal or date night meal. Each serving is huge but no overly filling! Plus, you can easily sub for chicken if you prefer or have on hand.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. angel hair pasta
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil (30g) divided
  • 1 shallot (55g) diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb. Shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 bunch asparagus (400g) quartered
  • 2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 lemon zest of full lemon and juice of 1/2

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water with 1 Tbsp of salt added to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente (different kinds vary so go according to package directions). Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water then drain the remaining water. Toss noodles with 1 tsp olive oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for a minute then add the garlic and cook for another minute or until fragrant. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper and the red pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp is opaque. Transfer to a plate and set aside. 
  3. Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Saute for 6-7 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat. 
  4. Add the cooked shrimp and pasta back to the skillet and toss with 2 Tbsp of the pasta water, lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh parsley. Add more of the pasta water if needed. Serve warm and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan and more parsley to serve.

Notes

  • The nutrition information remains just about the same using 1 lb. of raw chicken breast instead of the shrimp (just adds 0.5F and 2P per serving) - so even if you use chicken, you can log it just the same! 
  • Need lower carbs? One serving of this huge, so you can always do less and serve with a salad, broccoli or other high volume veggie. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/5 of skillet (280g) Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 0.8g (4%) Fiber 3.6g (14%) Sugar 3.9g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/5 of skillet (280g)
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Fiber 3.6g 14%
Sugar 3.9g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.