Garlic Angel Hair Shrimp
Garlic angel hair shrimp combines delicate pasta with tender shrimp, crisp asparagus, juicy tomatoes, and onion in a buttery garlic sauce. Parmesan adds a salty finish, while lemon brightens each bite. This colorful pasta dish comes together in under an hour and makes a fresh, satisfying choice for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic Angel Hair Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving pasta water.
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl using a slotted spoon, leaving the liquid in the skillet.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add onion and garlic to the skillet; cook until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add asparagus and pasta water to the skillet; bring to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and pasta; cook until the shrimp is completely opaque in the middle, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 532.49 kcal High 27%
- Protein 37.0 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 57.61 g 21%
- Total Fat 17.62 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 10.11 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 225.78 mg High 75%
- Sodium 615.67 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 7.31 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 6.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 281.83 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 2.99 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 590.0 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 105.51 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 73.32 mg Good Source 81%
- 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Garlic Angel Hair Shrimp is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Asparagus, Butter, and Cut Asparagus Spears. Each serving provides about 532.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic Angel Hair Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Asparagus, Butter, Cut Asparagus Spears, Diced Onion. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic Angel Hair Shrimp?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 532.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic Angel Hair Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Garlic Angel Hair Shrimp healthy?
- Garlic Angel Hair Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 532.49 calories and 37.0 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 615.67 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.11 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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