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Garlicky Shrimp Primavera with Shishito Peppers

Angel hair pasta is tossed with tender shrimp, zucchini, yellow squash, green peas, and sweet shishito peppers in a buttery olive oil and garlic sauce. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds gentle heat, while Parmesan brings a creamy, salty finish. Serve this colorful primavera for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed pasta meal.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Garlicky Shrimp Primavera with Shishito Peppers

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlicky Shrimp Primavera with Shishito Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

45 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
52 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
13 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair
64 / 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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41
Heart Health
67
Metabolic
32
Digestive
26
Inflammatory
54
Performance
40
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute less than recommended, 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve pasta water. Drain pasta and return it to the pot.

  2. 2

    Heat butter and olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and salt; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it. Add zucchini, yellow squash, shishito peppers, and pepper flakes; sauté until the vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Spread the vegetables to the outside of the skillet. Add the remaining butter and olive oil to the center of the skillet and increase the heat to medium. When the butter has melted, add the shrimp to the center of the skillet and the peas to the outside. Toss the shrimp to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then toss to mix with the vegetables. Add the reserved pasta water and bring to a gentle boil, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  4. 4

    Add the pasta to the pot and gently toss with the vegetables and shrimp. Taste and add salt if necessary. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

About This Recipe

Garlicky Shrimp Primavera with Shishito Peppers is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 433.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Garlicky Shrimp Primavera with Shishito Peppers made of?
The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Butter, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 14 is above.
How long does it take to make Garlicky Shrimp Primavera with Shishito Peppers?
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 433.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Garlicky Shrimp Primavera with Shishito Peppers easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
Is Garlicky Shrimp Primavera with Shishito Peppers healthy?
Garlicky Shrimp Primavera with Shishito Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 433.14 calories and 33.59 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 201.18 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.71 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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