This lemon-shrimp pasta recipe is quick, lemony, and a very merry, light dish!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup red bell pepper strips
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- ½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper strips and garlic; cook until peppers are tender and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lemon juice; stir constantly until shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.
Step 3
Add cooked pasta and lemon zest and toss lightly to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 270 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat4g | 22% |
Cholesterol104mg | 35% |
Sodium183mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C52mg | 261% |
Calcium61mg | 5% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium256mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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