SHRIMP PASTA WITH GRILLED ASPARAGUS

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Substitute asparagus with any vegetable. You can boil the vegetables with the pasta instead of grilling them.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces whole wheat linguine
1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces fresh asparagus
4 (10-inch) metal skewers
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until still very firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup of the pasta cooking water. Keep warm.
  • While pasta cooks, remove 1 teaspoon zest and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from lemon.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add linguine, the reserved pasta cooking water, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook just until pasta is tender and most of the water is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice, chicken broth, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and butter. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine shrimp, remaining oil and pepper, and garlic in a medium bowl. Thread shrimp onto four 10-inch skewers, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces. Coat asparagus with cooking spray.
  • Grill shrimp skewers and asparagus (place across the grates), covered, until shrimp are opaque and asparagus is crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once.
  • Cut tips from asparagus; cut stalks into 1-inch pieces. Stir asparagus into linguine mixture; heat through. Serve topped with shrimp skewers, the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 191.9 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 405.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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