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Lemony Shrimp and Asparagus Spaghetti

Published: Apr 15, 2016
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4.8
4 Ratings
shrimp-asparagus-spaghetti
Ethan Calabrese
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
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All the fresh flavors you crave in one super-easy spaghetti.

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz.

    spaghetti

  • 2 Tbsp.

    butter

  • 3

    cloves garlic, minced

  • 1

    bunch asparagus, stalks trimmed and quartered

  • 1 lb.

    large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 cup

    freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 2

    lemons, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup

    freshly grated Parmesan

  • 2 Tbsp.

    heavy cream

Directions

    1. Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
    2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, then add asparagus and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice, lemon slices, Parmesan and heavy cream and let simmer, then add cooked spaghetti.
    3. Step 3Toss until coated, then add pasta water as needed until sauce is creamy.
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