SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS (VIDEO) - NATASHASKITCHEN.COM

Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus (VIDEO) - NatashasKitchen.com image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb spaghetti
1 lb asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2" pieces)
3 Tbsp butter (divided)
3 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
4 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp))
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined (16-20 or 21-25 count))
1 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (divided, plus more for cooking pasta)
1/4 tsp Black Pepper (ground, or to taste)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large or 2 small lemons)
1/3 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
Grated parmesan to serve

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp olive oil and cook pasta according to package instructions until aldente, or desired doneness (meanwhile, continue with recipe). Drain pasta, return to pot and cover to keep warm.
Place a large, deep pan over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add asparagus, season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan.
In the same hot skillet, add 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and sautee, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute until shrimp are pink and not translucent (about 2 minutes per side). Be careful not to overcook or shrimp will be tough.
Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup chopped parsley, 1 Tbsp lemon zest and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and return pasta and asparagus to the pan. Toss everything to combine and serve with grated parmesan.