Ingredients
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- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add asparagus to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time for shrimp based on size and preference.
- You can substitute lemon with lime for a different citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Healthy, Low-fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg