04/20/2022
Pasta with Shrimps and Asparagus
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Prep Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Servings: 4
¾ pound pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
½ pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (raw)
kosher salt and black pepper
2 small shallots, sliced
½ tsp crushed red pepper
1 large bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tbsp lemon juice
METHOD
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ¾ cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the shallots and red pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until the shallots are crisp-tender, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Step 4
Add the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 5
Add the pasta, butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water to the shrimp and asparagus and toss to coat. (Add more cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce.)
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: 1 portion = 1/4 recipe
