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Garlic Butter Shrimp w/Parmesan Protein Pasta

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Last week, I made this ah-mazing Garlic Butter Shrimp w/Parmesan Protein Pasta and decided I MUST share the recipe with you all! 

It came together is less than 30 minutes and checked all my boxes – 

light and fresh, packed with protein, full of fiber and tasted like something I’d order at my favorite little neighborhood Italian restaurant. It’s going into my weekly rotation for sure!

Buon Appetit!

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Parmesan Protein Pasta

Servings: 4
Macros (per serving): ~38g protein, 41g carbs, 12g fat

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 8 oz Barilla Protein+ pasta
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 zucchini (sliced)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
  3. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
  4. Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return shrimp to the pan, add butter, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water.
  6. Toss in pasta and Parmesan. Stir until well combined.

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