- [Natasha] Shrimp scampi pasta and asparagus
takes just 30 minutes to make,
but it totally tastes like fine dining.
You'll make this again and again.
Let's get right into it.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil,
add one tablespoon of salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
Cook according to the package instructions,
then return it to the pot and cover to keep warm.
While that pasta cooks,
I'm gonna get started on the asparagus.
Snap off and discard the fibrous ends,
then cut the asparagus into thirds.
Put a large deep pan over medium high heat.
Add one tablespoon olive oil,
one tablespoon butter, and the asparagus.
Season lightly with a quarter teaspoon of salt
and a pinch of black pepper.
Saute five minutes or until crisp tender
and remove it from the pan.
Now add the remaining two tablespoons oil
and two tablespoons butter, along with your minced garlic.
Cook the garlic one minute,
then add shrimp in a single layer
and season with a teaspoon of salt
and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper.
Cook the shrimp about two minutes per side
or until they're pink and no longer translucent.
Once the shrimp are cooked,
quickly stir in a quarter cup of fresh lemon juice,
a third cup of chopped parsley,
and a tablespoon of lemon zest.
Remove the pan from the heat
so you don't overcook the shrimp,
then return the pasta and the asparagus back to the pan
and toss everything to combine.
This sauce is so juicy and it coats the noodles perfectly.
Whoo the best part of the job (laughs).
And now, the taste test.
Here we go.
A few extra shrimp.
I love serving this with a generous sprinkle of parmesan.
Ah, here we go.
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Mm mm.
Wow, the sauce is light but it's so flavorful.
This is one of my favorite 30 minute meals.
It comes together so quickly and it's a meal in itself.
I mean, you've got your vegetable, your grain,
your protein, and it is so delicious.
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