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Healthy Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta Recipe

This easy healthy shrimp and asparagus pasta is deliciously lemony, fast, and uses only a handful of ingredients. Ready in 20 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 1 bunch of asparagus ends trimmed, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 pound medium shrimp thawed & peeled (tails on optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook al dente according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, prep your other ingredients.
  3. Add the oil and lemon juice + zest to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Stir in the shrimp and garlic. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and let it cook for 3 minutes. If the shrimp are still a little gray, cover the pan again and continue cooking them for another minute or two (be careful not to overcook).
  5. Stir in the parmesan, fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Season with salt & pepper as needed. Add an extra squeeze of lemon juice as well if desired. Serve immediately. 

Notes

  • I used a fairly small bunch of asparagus for this recipe.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 297mg (99%) Sodium 1079mg (45%) Potassium 417mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 835IU (17%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 341mg (34%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 297mg 99%
Sodium 1079mg 45%
Potassium 417mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 835IU 17%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 341mg 34%
Iron 5mg 28%

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