Easy And Tasty Pasta With Shrimp And Asparagus Food

EASY SHRIMP PESTO PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
• In a large nonstick pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, let cook for 30-60 seconds, or until fragrant. Add asparagus and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until just tender. Add sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp and pesto. Turn heat down to low.
• Drain pasta and add pasta and reserved pasta water to pan and toss to coat. Remove from heat. Salt and pepper to taste. Add parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, as desired.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS SKILLET

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine shrimp with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and garlic.
• Trim off the tough bottoms of the asparagus, and then cut into 2-inch spears.
• Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• Once the oil is hot, add the shallots, stir and cook until tender and fragrant, 1 minute.
• Add the shrimp in one layer to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, not moving the shrimp.
• Flip shrimp over and cook until just cooked through 1 minute. Transfer to a clean plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Once hot add the asparagus spears and saute until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the shrimp back to the pan, cook until warmed through, 1 minute.
• Season shrimp and asparagus skillet with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• heat oil in saute pan, add asparagus, garlic, and spices, cook for 5 minutes add shrimp, cook until shrimp turns pink.
• stir in wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil, remove from heat and serve.

SHRIMP ASPARAGUS ALFREDO PASTA

Steps:

• All items are prepared simultaneously.
• Cook past according to package directions.
• In large skillet, add the oil and 1/4 cup butter. Once melted add 2 tablespoons of garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the asparagus and shrimp, with light salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low.
• In second large skillet, melt remaining 1/2 cup butter. Add cream, garlic, light salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a slow boil and slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring to prevent sticking for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Drain pasta and combine with sauce and shrimp/asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese when served.

CREAMY LEMON SHRIMP PASTA WITH SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Pat the peeled shrimp dry with paper towels then place in a bowl.
• Add a little oil and season with salt.
• Heat a large, deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes, until they are golden brown and almost cooked through.
• Remove the shrimp from the pan then add a knob of butter or splash of oil.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes until soft and fragrant.
• Add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes then add the peas and thyme.
• Cook for another minute then pour in the cream, lemon zest and lemon juice.
• Season with salt and pepper and bring up to simmer.
• Cook for 5-6 minutes until the sauce easily coats the back of a spoon.
• Add cooked pasta and a splash of cooking water along with the cooked shrimp and any of its resting juices.
• Allow the shrimp to heat through for a minute and serve.

EASY AND TASTY PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Add cooked shrimp. Cook until shrimp is heated through and pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and red pepper flakes; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to cook until asparagus is tender yet firm to the bite, another 4 to 5 minutes.
• Drain pasta and shrimp; transfer to a large serving bowl. Add cooked asparagus and Parmesan cheese; stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

CREAMY GARLIC PASTA WITH SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook 2 minutes less than package directions. Add shrimp, asparagus, bell pepper and peas and cook until the pasta is tender and the shrimp are cooked, 2 to 4 minutes more. Drain well.
• Mash garlic and salt in a large bowl until a paste forms. Whisk in yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, oil and pepper. Add the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts (if using).

SHRIMP ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add fettuccine and asparagus. Boil until pasta is tender, 2-3 minutes. , In a large nonstick skillet, saute shrimp in 2 tablespoons oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes longer., Drain fettuccine mixture; add to skillet. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and remaining oil; toss to coat.

PENNE WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl.
• Add sundried tomatoes, shrimp, 1/4 cup basil, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper to same skillet and saute until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp mixture to bowl with asparagus.
• Add broth, wine and tomato paste to same skillet.
• Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente.
• Drain, return pasta to same pot.
• Add shrimp mixture, sauce, remaining 1/4 cup basil and cheese to pasta.
• Toss over medium heat until warmed through and sauce coats pasta.
• Season with salt& pepper and serve.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute asparagus in butter for 4 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and cream until smooth; gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. , Remove from the heat. Drain pasta; toss with shrimp mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.