Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Pasta balances briny, tender shrimp with a bright hit of lemon and a whisper of heat from red pepper flakes. Silky butter and olive oil meld with white wine and parsley to create a light, aromatic sauce that clings to delicate angel hair. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed date night when you want something fresh and vibrant.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 34
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve salt in 1 gallon water in a large pot; add shrimp.
- 2
Brine in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
- 3
Drain; pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 5
Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 6
Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- 7
Meanwhile, melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- 8
Stir in garlic; cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 9
Add shrimp, white wine, lemon juice, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until the shrimp are no longer translucent in the centers, about 6 minutes.
- 10
Stir in parsley, lemon zest, and black pepper; toss with angel hair pasta.
- Calories 675.49 kcal High 34%
- Protein 37.51 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 90.35 g 33%
- Total Fat 18.46 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.76 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 214.49 mg High 72%
- Sodium 1076.43 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 18.36 g Good Source 66%
- Total Sugars 30.67 g --
- Added Sugars 26.47 g High 53%
- Calcium 176.1 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.32 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 467.84 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 122.67 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 9.08 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Garlic Lemon Shrimp Pasta is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, and Large Shrimp. Each serving provides about 675.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Large Shrimp, Lemon. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Lemon 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 675.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Pasta healthy?
- Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 675.49 calories and 37.51 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1076.43 mg (47% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.76 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 26.47 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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