Name: One-Pot Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Shrimp
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini or penne; 1.75 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1.5 cups water; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 12 ounces cooked shrimp, halved; 4 teaspoons lemon juice, or more to taste; Chopped tarragon or basil for garnish; .25 cup crumbled feta (optional)

One-Pot Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Shrimp

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This quick one-pot shrimp and pasta dinner is cooked with asparagus in a lemony sauce. Feta cheese sprinkled over the top adds another savory layer, but feel free to skip it and add additional fresh herbs and a lemon slice instead.

Carolyn Casner

Published on May 6, 2021

One-Pot Lemon-Asparagus Pasta with Shrimp — Photo: Brie Passano

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free High-Protein Nut-Free Omega-3 Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces whole-wheat rotini or penne
1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
12 ounces cooked shrimp, halved
4 teaspoons lemon juice, or more to taste
Chopped tarragon or basil for garnish
¼ cup crumbled feta (optional)

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pasta, broth, water, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil; uncover, reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes. Add asparagus and cook, stirring, until tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in shrimp and lemon juice. Cover and let stand for a few minutes until the shrimp are heated through. Serve sprinkled with herbs and/or topped with feta, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

433	Calories
12g	Fat
53g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 433
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 29g	58%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 172mg	57%
Vitamin A 913IU	18%
Sodium 432mg	19%
Potassium 667mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.