SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS IN DILL SAUCE

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This is one of my favorite spring-time dishes. However, with the availability of frozen asparagus, it can be modified to enjoy year round. Editted to add: After receiving the first review of this recipe, I realized that I hadn't mentioned that we usually top this with fresh grated parmesan cheese. Yum! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb tub-shaped pasta, such as ziti or penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut in 2 inch lengths
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and boil vigorously for the time recommended on the pasta package or until the pasta is tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat the tablespoon of oil and the butter in a medium skillet until the butter melts.
  • Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus and cook until it loses its raw look, about 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of the pasta water, raise the heat to medium-high, and boil until the aspargus turns bright green, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, dill and shrimp.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the additional olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta and toss in a serving bowl with the shrimp and asparagus.

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