Healthy Facts:
- Shrimp is a low-calorie protein source that improves energy and reduces risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression
- Fiber from whole-wheat pasta keeps the gut healthy and supports heart health by lowering cholesterol and controlling blood sugar
- Lycopene from tomatoes improves bone health and strength
- Saponins, phytonutrients found in asparagus, help regulate blood sugar, blood pressure and blood fat levels
20 Min Cook Time | 15 Min Prep Time | Serving 6 | 550 Calories per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound whole-wheat angel hair pasta
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
What You Need
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Vegetable zester
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- 2 baking sheets
- Large pot
- Large bowl
- Collander
How To Make It
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place shrimp on a baking sheet. Combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and brush over shrimps. Roast for 6-8 minutes.
- Place snow peas, cherry tomatoes and asparagus on separate baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for about 10 minutes.
- Boil angel hair pasta in a large pot and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain the pasta and save about 1/2 cup of cooking water.
- Toss pasta with 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest and juice and 1/2 cup of reserved cooking water. Distribute pasta and snow peas, cherry tomatoes, asparagus and shrimp evenly among 6 plates.
