Asparagus Shrimp Angel Hair Pasta: A Quick Delight to Savor
A delicious and quick recipe that perfectly combines asparagus, shrimp, and angel hair pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Asparagus, Shrimp, Pasta, Quick Recipe