A delicious Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus recipe featuring spaghetti, asparagus, shrimp, and a flavorful lemon-garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
1: 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.
2: Drain pasta, return to pot, and cover to keep warm.
3: Trim asparagus to remove fibrous ends and cut into thirds.
4: Place a large, deep pan over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter.
5: Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
6: Remove asparagus from the pan.
7: In the same skillet, add 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter.
8: Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
9: Add shrimp in a single layer and season with salt and pepper, sautéing until pink and opaque (about 2 minutes per side).
10: Add lemon juice, parsley, and lemon zest to the pan and stir to combine.
11: Turn off the heat and return pasta and asparagus to the pan.
12: Toss everything to combine and serve with grated parmesan.
