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

Fat 13g Protein 22g  Carbs 54g  Calories 433kcal