Pasta Primavera with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp

A light and vibrant pasta dish featuring seasonal vegetables and succulent lemon-garlic shrimp.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Cook linguine pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While pasta is cooking, peel and devein shrimp. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
6. Add asparagus, green peppers, and celery to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in lemon juice, dried oregano, and green onions. Cook for 1 minute.
8. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss to combine.
9. Serve immediately.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: low fat

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Serving Size: 4

Meal Type: dinner