30-Minute Shrimp Asparagus Pasta with Lemon and Garlic

Name: 30-Minute Shrimp Asparagus Pasta with Lemon and Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ pound pasta (such as farfalle, fusilli, or other small shaped pasta); 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (defrosted if frozen (about 21-25 shrimp)); 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided); 1 teaspoon lemon zest (divided); 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided); ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (divided); ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pound asparagus (tough ends removed); 4-5 cloves garlic (minced); Pinch red pepper flakes (or more to taste); 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving); ¼ cup fresh basil (thinly sliced)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

A healthy shrimp asparagus pasta made with garlic, lemon, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil tossed for an easy, healthy weeknight dinner. Ready in about 30 minutes, including prep.

Updated at: Thu, 21 May 2026 02:20:43 GMT