25-Minute Shrimp and Brussels Sprouts Pasta: A Flavor Bomb
A quick and flavorful pasta dish combining shrimp and Brussels sprouts for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta: cooked al dente
- 1 lb shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts: trimmed and halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic: minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese: grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add shrimp, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
- Stir in cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg