Shrimp Penne Rustica with a Kick

Asparagus
Cream Cheese
Lemon
Shrimp
Penne Pasta
Parmesan Cheese
Garlic Herb Butter
Tomato
Panko Breadcrumbs
Chili Flakes
Scallions
Sliced Almonds






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Last seen on the menu on May 31, 2026. Meal services rotate recipes, so this may be offered again.
Nutrition Per Serving
Dietary Info
High ProteinPork-free
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Ingredients
How to Make It
Step 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 ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About HelloFresh
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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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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| Meal | Calories ↕ | Protein ↕ | Carbs ↕ | Price ↕ | $ per g protein ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HelloFreshShrimp Penne Rustica with a KickThis meal | 900 | 37g | 83g | $9.00 | $0.24 |
| Blue ApronPonzu Shrimp & Scallion Rice › | ✓ 480 | 37g | no data | no data | no data |
| Green ChefLemon Herb Shrimp & Crispy Lentil Salad › | 640 | 37g | 55g | no data | no data |
| Green ChefOven Bake Pesto Salmon & Cauliflower › | 610 | 37g | ✓ 24g | no data | no data |
| HelloFreshTrattoria Salmon › | 800 | 37g | 51g | $9.00 | $0.24 |
| Blue ApronStir Fried Shrimp & Broccoli › | 690 | 37g | no data | no data | no data |
| EveryPlateSpicy Honey Chipotle Salmon › | 940 | 37g | 97g | no data | no data |
| EveryPlateCreamy Lemon Shrimp & Zucchini Fettuccine › | 660 | 37g | 69g | no data | no data |
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Protein ranking
37 grams of protein per serving, compared with 7,411 meals across 28 brands.
Across all brands
#3,578 of 7,411
More protein than 49% of meals
Within HelloFresh
#1,069 of 1,693
More protein than 34% of HelloFresh meals
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