PAPPARDELLE WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Pappardelle With Shrimp and Asparagus image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4poundpappardelle or fettuccine
1tablespoonolive oil
1/2poundpeeled and deveined medium shrimp (raw)
kosher salt and black pepper
2small shallots, sliced
1/2 to 1teaspooncrushed red pepper
1large bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3tablespoonsunsalted butter, cut into pieces
1teaspoonfinely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ¾ cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
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.
Add the shallots and red pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until the shallots are crisp-tender, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Add the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
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.)
Serve warm.