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Shrimp and asparagus pasta
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4 from 3 votes

Shrimp and asparagus pasta

This easy healthy shrimp and asparagus pasta is deliciously lemony, fast, and uses only a handful of ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Shrimp and asparagus pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 675kcal
Author: Luda huang

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
  • 2 Tbsp butter divided
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tsp Sea Salt divided
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper ground or to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • Grated parmesan to serve

Instructions

  • In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Place a large, deep pan over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add asparagus, season lightly with 1 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan.
  • In the same hot skillet, add 1Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute until shrimp are pink and not translucent (about 3 minutes per side).
  • return asparagus to the pan. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped, and stir to combine.
  • the heat and return pasta to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
  • Lightly sprinkle with grated Parmesan to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 301mg | Sodium: 2105mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1201IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 6mg