Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi marries tender strands of pasta with buttery shrimp infused with fresh garlic, basil, and a squeeze of lemon. Sweet roasted Roma tomatoes and earthy mushrooms add depth, while Parmesan gives a salty finish. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want bright flavors with a rich, satisfying sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
Place the tomato halves on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Roast the tomatoes in the preheated oven until the edges are crisp, about 35 minutes. Move them to a cutting board to cool, then cut into small chunks.
- 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 5
Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat. Cook and stir the onion, garlic, and half the basil in the hot butter until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Stir the shrimp, tomato chunks, mushrooms, and garlic powder into the onion mixture. Raise the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 6 minutes.
- 7
Pour the shrimp mixture over the angel hair pasta; top with Parmesan cheese and lemon juice and toss to coat the pasta completely. Garnish with the remaining basil.
- Calories 1441.67 kcal High 72%
- Protein 42.83 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 87.56 g 32%
- Total Fat 98.15 g High 126%
- Saturated Fat 48.13 g High 241%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 424.45 mg High 141%
- Sodium 275.99 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 3.59 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 4.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 284.05 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 3.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 469.18 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 27.73 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 29.28 mg Good Source 33%
- 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
Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Butter, Cooking Spray, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 1441.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Butter, Cooking Spray, Fresh Basil, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1441.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi healthy?
- Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 1441.67 calories and 42.83 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 275.99 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 48.13 g (241% 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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