{"id":453,"date":"2026-04-06T17:32:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=453"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:32:20","slug":"air-fryer-high-protein-shrimp-asparagus-angel-hair-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=453","title":{"rendered":"Air Fryer High-Protein Shrimp &amp; Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6398.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6398.jpeg 552w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6398-300x282.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This Air Fryer High-Protein Shrimp &amp; Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta is a light, healthy, and satisfying meal perfect for meal prep or quick dinners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Made with high-protein angel hair pasta, juicy air fryer shrimp, and vibrant asparagus, this recipe is packed with flavor while staying balanced and nutritious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The combination of olive oil, garlic, basil, and fresh parsley creates a simple Mediterranean-style dish that feels fresh and comforting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready in about 20 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy days when you want something healthy, filling, and delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 box high-protein angel hair pasta (such as Barilla Protein+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 bunch asparagus, trimmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon dried basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>squeeze of lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chili flakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>grated parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Cook the pasta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook the high-protein angel hair pasta according to package instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drain and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Prepare the asparagus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring a small pot of water to a boil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add asparagus and blanch for 2\u20133 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drain and rinse quickly with cold water to keep the vibrant color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Cook shrimp in Air Fryer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pat shrimp dry and season with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>garlic salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dried basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Place shrimp in air fryer basket in a single layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook at 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) for 6\u20138 minutes, shaking halfway, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Combine ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a large bowl, mix:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>cooked pasta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>air fryer shrimp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>asparagus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add lemon juice if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve warm or store in containers for meal prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips for best results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>do not overcook shrimp to keep them juicy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>blanching asparagus keeps color bright and texture perfect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>add parmesan for extra flavor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>perfect recipe for weekly meal prep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recipe details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prep time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total time: 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Servings: 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High protein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy pasta recipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meal prep friendly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using an air fryer helps cook shrimp quickly with less oil while keeping them juicy and flavorful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally recommend using a reliable air fryer for easy healthy meals and fast meal prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f449; You can check the air fryer I recommend here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CSZ7WBYW\/?tag=mamaminimeals-20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CSZ7WBYW\/?tag=mamaminimeals-20\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CSZ7WBYW\/?tag=mamaminimeals-20<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Air Fryer High-Protein Shrimp &amp; Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta is a light, healthy, and satisfying meal perfect for meal prep or quick dinners. Made with high-protein angel hair pasta, juicy air fryer shrimp, and vibrant asparagus, this recipe is packed with flavor while staying balanced and nutritious. The combination of olive oil, garlic, basil, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-dinner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=453"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":455,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/453\/revisions\/455"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}