Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus
Tender shrimp and asparagus mingle with garlic and olive oil over fettuccine, finished with Parmesan and seafood seasoning for a creamy, cheesy pasta with a savory, garlicky flavor. It comes together as a simple yet satisfying dinner for a weeknight meal or casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus, 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
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 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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- 32
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Separate asparagus tips from remaining pieces.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in the hot oil until it begins to turn brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus (not the tips); season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until tender but still bright green, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus tips and cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- 3
While the asparagus cooks, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in fettuccine and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- 4
Return fettuccine to the pot. Drizzle olive oil over the noodles and toss to coat. Cover to keep warm.
- 5
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the asparagus from the skillet to a plate, leaving the excess oil in the skillet.
- 6
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then place them in the hot skillet. Sprinkle the shrimp with seafood seasoning and cook over medium-high heat until bright pink on the outside and opaque in the center. Stir in the asparagus and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 more minutes.
- 7
Stir the shrimp and asparagus into the cooked fettuccine. Add Parmesan cheese and toss to coat, adding more olive oil if needed to generously coat all the ingredients.
- Calories 543.79 kcal High 27%
- Protein 29.28 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 45.65 g 17%
- Total Fat 28.14 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 6.74 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.04 mg High 38%
- Sodium 324.14 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 3.24 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 369.57 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 3.33 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 370.93 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 79.44 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 3.91 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Fettuccine Pasta, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 543.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Fettuccine Pasta, Garlic, Large Shrimp. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 543.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus healthy?
- Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 543.79 calories and 29.28 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 324.14 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.74 g (34% 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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