Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Pasta Main Dish Recipes Garlicky Pasta with Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus Be the first to rate & review! This grilled garlic-shrimp pasta with asparagus is a great way to have a fancy dinner on the table in minutes, and it's perfect for any night of the week. By Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Andrea is an Alabama-based registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of the healthy food blogs, Beautiful Eats & Things, and Little Eats & Things and author of The Complete Book of Smoothies. Andrea has worked in several healthcare settings including clinical, public health and long-term care. Andrea believes in achieving optimal health by incorporating healthier eating habits into your lifestyle and making healthy eating fun! When she's not running after her two boys, she enjoys creating content to encourage self-love and promote body positivity. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 10, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Andrea Mathis Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound penne, preferably whole-wheat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided ⅓ cup grated Romano cheese 1 pound large shrimp (21-30 count), peeled and deveined 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed Cooking spray Directions Preheat grill to medium. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add broth, cream, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in cheese and the penne. Meanwhile, lightly coat shrimp and asparagus with cooking spray and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until the shrimp are opaque and the asparagus is tender, 4 to 6 minutes. When cool enough to handle, chop asparagus and stir into the pasta. Serve topped with the grilled shrimp. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 482 Calories 16g Fat 60g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 482 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 60g 22% Dietary Fiber 8g 29% Total Sugars 4g Protein 30g 60% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Cholesterol 158mg 53% Vitamin A 920IU 18% Sodium 415mg 18% Potassium 728mg 15% 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved