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Ingredients
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6 ounces penne pasta
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup red bell pepper strips
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1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
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½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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½ teaspoon lemon zest, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper strips and garlic; cook until peppers are tender and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lemon juice; stir constantly until shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.
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Add cooked pasta and lemon zest and toss lightly to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
270 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 270 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
Sodium 183mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 16g | 33% |
Vitamin C 52mg | 58% |
Calcium 61mg | 5% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 256mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.