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Nutrition per serving
Protein17% · 37g
Carbs38% · 83g
Fat45% · 44g
8g
Fiber
1060mg
Sodium
4.1g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
41th pctl
More protein than 41% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
4.1g /100cal
Leaner than 29% of meals
vs Seafood average
19% heavier
This900
Avg759
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Dietary✓ High Protein✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Asparagus
Cream Cheese
Lemon
Shrimp
Penne Pasta
Parmesan Cheese
Garlic Herb Butter
Tomato
Panko Breadcrumbs
Chili Flakes
Scallions
Sliced Almonds
Olive Oil
Cooking Oil
Salt
Black Pepper
Butter
How to make it
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Once boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.Reserve ยฝ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
2
Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut stalks crosswise into 1-inch-long pieces. Dice tomato. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.Melt 1 TBSP plain butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko and almonds; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.Turn off heat. Stir in a pinch of lemon zest and a pinch of chili flakes. Transfer to a small bowl.
3
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook, stirring often, until bright green and tender, 2-4 minutes.Add tomato and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.While veggies cook, rinse shrimp* under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a separate large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
4
Add drained penne, garlic herb butter, cream cheese, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and โ cup reserved pasta cooking water (ยฝ cup for 4 servings) to pan with veggies; stir until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Add scallion whites, remaining lemon zest, 1 TBSP plain butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), and as many remaining chili flakes as you like to pan with pasta. Cook, stirring, until everything is thoroughly coated in sauce, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time. Turn off heat; stir in a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Taste and season with salt and pepper.Stir in shrimp along with scallion whites.
6
Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with panko mixture and remaining Parmesan. Add a drizzle of olive oil over bowls.
Garnish with scallion greens and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Once boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
2
Step 2
Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut stalks crosswise into 1-inch-long pieces. Dice tomato. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.Melt 1 TBSP plain butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko and almonds; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.Turn off heat. Stir in a pinch of lemon zest and a pinch of chili flakes. Transfer to a small bowl.
3
Step 3
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook, stirring often, until bright green and tender, 2-4 minutes.Add tomato and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.While veggies cook, rinse shrimp* under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a separate large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
4
Step 4
Add drained penne, garlic herb butter, cream cheese, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and ⅓ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) to pan with veggies; stir until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Step 5
Add scallion whites, remaining lemon zest, 1 TBSP plain butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), and as many remaining chili flakes as you like to pan with pasta. Cook, stirring, until everything is thoroughly coated in sauce, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time. Turn off heat; stir in a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Taste and season with salt and pepper.Stir in shrimp along with scallion whites.
6
Step 6
Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with panko mixture and remaining Parmesan. Add a drizzle of olive oil over bowls.
Garnish with scallion greens and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Shrimp Penne Rustica with a Kick — HelloFresh Meal Review & Calories is part of HelloFresh's seafood rotation — pre-portioned seafood with recipe card included, Medium difficulty, 900 cal per serving. One of 90+ kits shipped fresh each week.
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Shrimp Penne Rustica with a Kick (HelloFresh's Shrimp Penne Rustica with a Kick: 900 calories, 37g protein. Seafood meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan.) is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 900 calories with 37 g of protein, representing about 45 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
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Nutrition per serving
900Calories
37gProtein
83gCarbs
44gFat
8gFiber
1060mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution45% of 2,000 cal target
๐ฝ๏ธ Serves: 2 servings
๐ช Protein-Rich
โ Perfect for
High-protein goals
โ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shrimp Penne Rustica with a Kick?
Shrimp Penne Rustica with a Kick contains 900 calories and 37 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Shrimp Penne Rustica with a Kick: 900 calories, 37g protein. Seafood meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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