Pasta With Lemon-Pesto, Shrimps and Asparagus Recipe

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Pasta With Lemon-Pesto, Shrimps and Asparagus
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to directions.
  2. Meanwhile, defrost shrimps and peel.
  3. Once defrosted, pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Snap and discard tough ends of asparagus, then slice asparagus in half diagonally. Add to boiling pasta water for last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain pasta and asparagus, then place in a large bowl.
  5. While pasta is cooking, finely grate 1 Tbsp peel from lemons and squeeze out about 1/2 Cup lemon juice. Melt butter in large frying pan over med-high heat. Add garlic and shrimps. Stir often until shrimps turn bright pink, about 3-4 minute, remove from heat. Stir in pesto, lemon juice, and peel, then turn over pasta until evenly mixed.
  6. Serve in pasta bowl and enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 102.19 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.59g 10%
Cholesterol 16.18mg 5%
Sodium 174.52mg 7%
Potassium 50.66mg 1%
Total Carbs 8.01g 3%
Sugars 0.35g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 2%
Protein 3.19g 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 51.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 218.29 Kcal (914 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.09g 10%
Cholesterol 34.57mg 5%
Sodium 372.81mg 7%
Potassium 108.22mg 1%
Total Carbs 17.1g 3%
Sugars 0.75g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 2%
Protein 6.82g 6%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Calcium 109.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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