Shrimp Pasta with Broccoli

📊 Macros per Meal (2 servings total)

490 calories
55 g protein
45 g carbohydrates
10 g fat

Prep time: 5–8 minutes
Cook time: 15–17 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

Shrimp:

• 400 g shrimp (fresh or frozen)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian herbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Cook in 1–2 teaspoons olive oil or cooking spray

Pasta:

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 120–130 g uncooked linguine (or any pasta of your choice)

Method

Step 1 – Rinse the shrimp and let it dry. Add fresh garlic, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, black pepper, chili flakes, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.

Step 2 – Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt, then add the pasta and cook for about 8 minutes. Once cooked, reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest.

Step 3 – Heat a pan over medium heat, add olive oil or cooking spray, and cook the shrimp for 3–4 minutes until golden. Set aside.

Step 4 – Add a handful of spinach or broccoli, then return the cooked shrimp and pasta to the pan. Mix well until everything is combined. Ready to serve.