Lemon-Glazed Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus

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A bright, fast-cooking pasta dish featuring plump shrimp and tender asparagus bathed in a zesty lemon-herb sauce. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs spaghetti, large shrimp, asparagus for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add 12 oz trimmed asparagus and cook for 4 minutes until crisp-tender, then return shrimp to the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss with drained spaghetti until coated, adding more pasta water if needed to create a glossy sauce.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

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