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                                  Lemon garlic shrimp pasta with nutritious chart

 

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- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.

- Add some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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A classic! Here's a simple and delicious Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe:

Ingredients:

- 12 oz (340g) pasta of your choice (linguine or fettuccine work well)

- 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 lemons, juiced (about 2 tbsp)

- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta al dente, drain, and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.

5. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.

6. In the same skillet, add lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.

7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with lemon garlic sauce.

8. Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing to combine with pasta.

9. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.

10. Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Here is the nutritional chart for the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe:

Per serving (assuming 4 servings):

Calories: 420

Macronutrients:

- Protein: 36g (shrimp and pasta)

- Fat: 22g (olive oil, garlic, and shrimp)

- Carbohydrates: 30g (pasta, lemon juice, and garlic)

Micronutrients:

- Fiber: 4g (pasta, lemon juice, and garlic)

- Sugar: 4g (naturally occurring from lemon juice and pasta)

- Sodium: 350mg (shrimp, pasta, and lemon juice)

- Cholesterol: 180mg (shrimp and olive oil)

Vitamins and Minerals:

- Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)

- Vitamin C: 40% of the DV (lemon juice)

- Calcium: 20% of the DV (shrimp and pasta)

- Iron: 25% of the DV (shrimp and pasta)

Other nutrients:

- Antioxidants: High amount of antioxidants from lemon juice and garlic

- * Omega-3 fatty acids:* 0.5g (shrimp)

Note: Nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredient brands and measurements.

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