Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus
This vibrant pasta dish brings together tender shrimp, crisp asparagus, and a hint of lemon for a refreshing, restaurant-quality meal at home. With a creamy finish and just the right touch of heat, it’s perfect for spring dinners or any night you want something a little special—without the fuss.
Recipe - Price Rite of Providence
Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus
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Servings6
Cook Time35 Minutes
Ingredients
Box Barilla® Protein+® Angel Hair pasta
Pound Asparagus, Trimmed Coarsely Chopped
Tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Pound Medium Shrimp, Peeled Deveined
Cup Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
Teaspoon Red Chili pepper Flakes
Cup Half-and-Half
Teaspoon Salt
Fresh lemon, Juiced (2 tablespoons) and lemon zest (2 teaspoons)
Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated (optional)
Directions
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add asparagus; boil for 30 seconds. Drain; rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, shrimp, red pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp is cooked and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium low.
- Stir in half-and-half and salt. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
- Add shrimp mixture to hot pasta.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with optional cheese and serve.
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Prep Time
35 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
Barilla Protein+ Angel Hair Grain & Legume Pasta, 14.5 oz
$2.49$0.17/oz
Fresh Green Asparagus
$3.49 avg/ea$3.49/lb
Iberia Sunflower Oil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 68 fl oz
$8.99$0.13/fl oz
Bowl & Basket Ez-Peel Raw Shrimp, Extra Jumbo, 32-40 shrimp per bag, 32 oz
$11.98$5.99/lb
Not Available
Badia Crushed Red Pepper, 4.5 oz
$2.99$0.66/oz
Bowl & Basket Half & Half, one pint
$1.99$1.99/pt
Bowl & Basket Iodized Salt, 26 oz
$0.69$0.03/oz
Fresh Lemon, each
$0.59
Belgioioso All Natural Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz
$5.89$0.74/oz
Directions
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add asparagus; boil for 30 seconds. Drain; rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, shrimp, red pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp is cooked and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium low.
- Stir in half-and-half and salt. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
- Add shrimp mixture to hot pasta.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with optional cheese and serve.