LEMONY SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ASPARAGUS RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Lemony Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by Rhonda7447

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 3/4 3/4 lb angel-hair pasta
2 2 2 T olive oil
3/4 3/4 3/4 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 6 6 T unsalted butter
3 3 3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 1/4 1/4 cup lemon juice (2 lemons), plus wedges for serving
2 2 2 T fresh chopped parsley
bunch bunch of asparagus with rough ends snapped off, then cut remaining stalks in half

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to directions and add asparagus, drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to skillet and saute until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Add pasta and shrimp and toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.