Bright Lemon Shrimp Penne
Bright Lemon Shrimp Penne brings together tender pasta, juicy shrimp, and sweet red peppers in a buttery lemon-garlic sauce. The citrus lifts the seafood while Parmesan adds a lightly creamy, savory finish. Serve this for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something fresh, light, and satisfying without feeling heavy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bright Lemon Shrimp Penne, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- 3
Drain and set aside.
- 4
Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Add red pepper strips and garlic; cook until the peppers are tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Add shrimp and lemon juice; stir constantly until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.
- 7
Add cooked pasta and lemon zest and toss gently to coat.
- 8
Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Calories 219.88 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 18.03 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 18.71 g 7%
- Total Fat 8.32 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 4.61 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 155.05 mg High 52%
- Sodium 125.47 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.23 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 81.8 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 132.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 27.71 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 75.14 mg Good Source 83%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Bright Lemon Shrimp Penne is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Dried Lemon Peel, Fresh Parsley, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 219.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright Lemon Shrimp Penne made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dried Lemon Peel, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bright Lemon Shrimp Penne?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 219.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright Lemon Shrimp Penne easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Bright Lemon Shrimp Penne healthy?
- Bright Lemon Shrimp Penne has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 219.88 calories and 18.03 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 125.47 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.61 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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