Description
A vibrant dish featuring butterfly pea flower pasta paired with savory lemon-garlic shrimp, creating a delicious and visually stunning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. butterfly pea flower pasta
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the butterfly pea flower pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the shrimp: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but be careful not to burn it!
- Add shrimp: Toss in the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Squeeze half of the lemon’s juice over the shrimp for added flavor.
- Combine everything: In the skillet, add the drained pasta, remaining olive oil, lemon zest, and the rest of the lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Plate your colorful dish and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy your culinary creation!
Notes
If your pasta looks a little sticky, a splash of olive oil and a quick toss should do the trick. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of chili flakes if you like a little heat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: pasta, shrimp, butterfly pea flower, lemon garlic, colorful meal, easy recipe