⏱ 25 min totalLemon Dill Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus
Per 1 serving · 316 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein34g19% of calories
- Carbs89g52% of calories
- Fat22g29% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Lemon Dill Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus (316 g) has 660 calories, with 34 g of protein, 89 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in protein (67% DV), dietary fiber (55% DV) and Vitamin E (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 34%, 31% and 53% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein67%
- Dietary fiber55%
- Vitamin E29%
- Vitamin K31%
- Thiamine58%
- Riboflavin (B2)22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A15%
- Choline19%
- Calcium12%
- Potassium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium34%
- Saturated fat31%
- Cholesterol53%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Whole wheat pasta
1 tbsp Olive oil
½ cup Asparagus- 🥄½ dash Salt
½ dash Black pepper
4 oz Shrimp
½ tsp Lemon zest
½ tsp Dill
½ tbsp Butter
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions, then reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2
Warm half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sauté until bright green and tender-crisp, 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil. Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper, and cook until just pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- 4
Return asparagus to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta, lemon zest, fresh chopped dill, and butter, and toss over low heat. Splash in a little reserved pasta water if needed to lightly coat and loosen, then adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (316 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 136 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 37 μg | 31% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 58% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 39% |
| Folate (B9) | 121 μg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 53% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 33% |
| Choline | 104 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 125 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 512 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 197 mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 606 mg | 87% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 38% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 95% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 156% |
| Selenium | 118 μg | 214% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 6 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 312 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 9 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 109 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 660 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 125minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 79minCycling (moderate)
- 55minRunning (6 mph)
- 93minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lemon Dill Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus?
One serving of Lemon Dill Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus (1 serving) has 660 calories, which works out to 209 calories per 100 g. That is about 33% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Lemon Dill Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus high in protein?
It provides a solid 34 g of protein per serving (67% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Lemon Dill Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 74 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Lemon Dill Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus?
776 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Lemon Dill Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus?
1.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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