Optimized for Stage 3a Dinner 3 Servings

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Parsley White Angel Hair

Tender shrimp sautéed in unsalted butter, minced garlic, and fresh parsley, tossed with delicate white angel hair pasta.

Nutrition Per Serving USDA FoodData Grounded
Calories 340 kcal
Protein 22 g
Potassium 260 mg
Phosphorus 180 mg
Sodium 190 mg
Prep Time: 10 mins · Cook Time: 10 mins · Total Time: 20 mins
Why This Recipe Fits Stage 3a:

Using unsalted sweet cream butter gives rich restaurant flavor with 0 mg of sodium, keeping total dish sodium very low.

Ingredients

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Cook white angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of pasta water.

  2. In a large skillet, melt unsalted butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. Add raw shrimp and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and cooked through.

  4. Stir in fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, black pepper, and reserved pasta water.

  5. Add drained angel hair pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat every strand.

  6. Divide among three plates and serve immediately.

Kidney Nutrition & Mineral Prep Tips

Dietitian Tip: Regular salted butter contains about 90 mg of sodium per tablespoon. Switching to unsalted butter in all cooking immediately saves 180 mg of unnecessary sodium per meal.

Stage Adaptation: Safe for Stages 1 through 3b.

Clinical Disclaimer: Recipe nutrient values are based on USDA FoodData Central calculations. Individual lab parameters vary; always confirm your personalized potassium, sodium, and protein limits with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.