High-Protein Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp

High-Protein Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp is a flavorful dish. This dish feels light but still satisfies our hunger in no time. It contains pasta, shrimp, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, pasta water, and seasoning. These are very simple items and easily accessible from any grocery store or from the kitchen pantry. This dish contains Greek yogurt & parmesan cheese, so it is not good for individuals with dairy allergies. Use the dairy-free products for this purpose. This dish cooks fast in only twenty-five minutes; perfect for weeknight meal. This dish stores nicely in the fridge, but don’t freeze this pasta as the sauce will get spilt. It contains 36 g of protein in one serving.

STATS:

No of calories: 420 kcal
Time for prep: Ten minutes
Serving size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups)
Cook time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Total time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Diet: High-Protein
Serving: 4 servings

EQUIPMENT:

Big pot
Colander
Big skillet
Citrus zester
Knife
Cutting board
Tongs

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz. high-protein pasta
1 lb. shrimp
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves of garlic
1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup reserved pasta water
Salt
Black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SHRIMP:

Raw or medium shrimp are best for preparing this dish. It provides good texture and also adds lots of protein to the dish.

HIGH-PROTEIN PASTA:

Chickpea or lentil pasta contains lots of protein. It also contains fiber content, which makes the dish more filling. You can also utilize wheat pasta instead for this purpose.

GREEK YOGURT:

Greek yogurt will form the creamy sauce and also add protein content. Use the light cream cheese instead for this purpose. It will provide an indulgent taste in the sauce.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

It is used to thicken the consistency of the sauce and adds a savory taste to pasta. Use the cheddar or mozzarella cheese in its place for this purpose.

LEMON JUICE & ZEST:

It will make the dish bright and fresh. They will also balance the indulgent flavor of this sauce. Use the fresh items for good outcomes.

GARLIC:

It will add the aroma & taste to this pasta. Fresh garlic will also deepen the taste. Avoid using the bottled paste or garlic powder, as they don’t provide the strong outcomes.

PARSLEY:

Parsley is used to garnish this pasta to add an herbal aroma.

INSTRUCTIONS:

We have to boil the water then include pasta in it and cook it till soft as mentioned.
Save ½ cup of pasta water in the vessel and strain the remaining.
Now, warm the oil in the big pan on the moderate setting.
Then we add the shrimp to it and sprinkle black pepper and salt.
Cook the shrimp for two minutes till it gets opaque, then put them in the plate.
Now we toss the garlic in the same pan for half a minute till it gets aromatic.
Then we lower the flame and add the Greek yogurt to it.
Add the pasta water to it and stir softly.
Sprinkle lemon zest, parmesan cheese, & lemon juice in it and mix till the cheese melts and the sauce gets creamy.
Now we include the pasta in it & stir to coat them equally in sauce.
Add the shrimp to it and stir softly; then include the additional pasta water if required.
Sprinkle some black pepper, chili flakes, and salt to season the dish.
Garnish the dish with parsley and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

Green Salad
Cucumber Salad
Tomato Salad

VEGETABLES:

Roasted Broccoli
Roasted Asparagus
Steamed Green Beans

BREAD:

Garlic Bread
Toasted Bread

TOPPINGS:

Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Parsley
Chili Flakes

TIPS:

Avoid cooking the shrimp for a long time, or it will get rubbery.
Stock some pasta water to adjust the consistency if required.
Add the lemon juice slowly and adjust it as you like.
Use the freshly parmesan shreds so it melt down easily.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

Add the remaining pasta to the covered box and store for 3 days.

FREEZER:

We don’t have to freeze this, as the sauce will separate.

FAQs:

Will we have to utilize frozen shrimp?

Yes, defrost the shrimp well, then dry them with the tissue paper.

What we have to use as a Greek yogurt substitute?

We should use the ricotta cheese or light cream cheese as a substitute.

Which pasta is best for this dish?

Chickpea pasta or wheat pasta is best for preparing this dish.

Will I make the dish spicier?

Yes, include the additional cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes in it.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 420 kcal

Net carbs: 30 g

Iron: 2.3 g

Total carbs: 34 g

Vitamin A: 0.25 g

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 0.18 g

Protein: 36 g