ASPARAGUS 'N' SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR RECIPE

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â??Weâ??ve all heard that the way to a manâ??s heart is through his stomach, so when I plan a romantic dinner, this is one dish I like to serve,â? says Shari Neff of Takoma Park, Maryland. â??Itâ??s easy on the budget and turns out perfectly for two.â?

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
8 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled tomato
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped green onion
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons each minced fresh basil, oregano, parsley and thyme
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok; stir-fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, stir-fry the asparagus, mushrooms, tomato, garlic and onion in remaining oil for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine or broth, basil, oregano, parsley and thyme.
  • Return shrimp to the pan. Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss gently. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Yield: 2 servings.
  • Originally published as Asparagus 'n' Shrimp with Angel Hair in Cooking for 2
  • Fall 2005, p10
  • Nutritional Facts
  • 3/4 cups equals 488 calories, 19 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 132 mg cholesterol, 584 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 29 g protein.
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