It’s difficult to tell what’s the main attraction in this dish: shrimp or asparagus? With this delicious dinner for two, it’s a toss-up. Plus anything paired with pasta is a winner in our book!
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- 3 oz angel hair pasta, uncooked
- ½ lb. uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 Tb. olive oil, divided
- 8 fresh trimmed asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup seeded tomato, peeled and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. green onion, chopped
- ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1½ tsp. fresh basil, chopped
- 1½ tsp. fresh oregano, minced
- 1½ tsp. fresh parsley, minced
- 1½ tsp. fresh thyme, minced
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges
Directions:
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Cook the pasta according to package directions.
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While pasta cooks, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high heat. Add shrimp. Stir fry until pink or about 2-3 minutes. Transfer cooked shrimp to a bowl and keep warm.
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Add the asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and green onion to the same skillet, and saute in the remaining olive oil for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp and tender. Add wine or broth and seasonings. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir.
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Drain pasta and gently toss with shrimp mixture. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle dish with parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.
Tips:
- To help prevent pasta noodles from sticking together while cooking, add a drizzle of olive oil to the pot while the water boils.
- Love fresh pasta? Make a batch a day or two ahead of time or pick up a package in your grocery’s refrigerated section.
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