Lemony Shrimp and Asparagus Spaghetti

Yields:
4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 3Toss until coated, then add pasta water as needed until sauce is creamy.
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