Description
This healthy shrimp pasta with veggies is a quick and satisfying meal. It is packed with fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp, making it a flavorful and nutritious option for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or linguine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup sliced zucchini
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in minced garlic and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth or wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Stir in fresh parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use any combination of your favorite vegetables.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Fresh herbs like basil or oregano also work well in this dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg