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!
Servings: 4
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
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, prep your other ingredients.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 297mg | Sodium: 1079mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 5mg