Quick Lemon-Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
Quick Lemon-Parmesan Shrimp Pasta balances briny, tender shrimp with a lively pop of lemon and a creamy Parmesan finish. Sweet peas and fresh basil add color and freshness, making each bite bright yet comforting. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something fast that still tastes special.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Lemon-Parmesan Shrimp Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 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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- 49
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 more minutes. Drain.
- 2
Whisk the Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add the spaghetti, shrimp, and peas to the sauce. Sprinkle with basil and lemon zest; toss to coat.
- Calories 763.43 kcal High 38%
- Protein 34.45 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 89.42 g 33%
- Total Fat 32.63 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 6.58 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.31 mg High 50%
- Sodium 314.83 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 7.39 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 2.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 262.54 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 5.02 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 348.83 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 10.26 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 9.2 mg Moderate 10%
- 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
Quick Lemon Parmesan Shrimp Pasta is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 763.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Lemon-Parmesan Shrimp Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Peas, Lemon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Lemon-Parmesan Shrimp Pasta?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 763.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Lemon-Parmesan Shrimp Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Quick Lemon-Parmesan Shrimp Pasta healthy?
- Quick Lemon-Parmesan Shrimp Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 763.43 calories and 34.45 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 314.83 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.58 g (33% 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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