Asparagus Shrimp Angel Hair Pasta: A Quick Delight with Turkey Bacon
Delightfully quick and easy, this Asparagus Shrimp Angel Hair Pasta recipe combines the freshness of asparagus with the savory taste of shrimp and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and asparagus to the skillet, cooking until shrimp is pink and asparagus is tender.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
Keywords: Asparagus, Shrimp, Pasta, Quick, Delight