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Irresistibly Zesty Shrimp and Asparagus Lemon Pasta Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Zesty Shrimp and Asparagus Lemon Pasta with this quick and easy recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Asparagus Pasta, Lemon Pasta, Quick Dinner, Seafood Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Zesty Shrimp and Asparagus Lemon Pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Ingredients

For the Pasta

  • 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine Select pasta that holds sauce well.

For the Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp Fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined.

For the Asparagus

  • 1 lb asparagus Choose firm stalks.

For the Flavor

  • 4 cloves garlic Minced, fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil High-quality extra virgin is recommended.

For the Finish

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated is best.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Instructions

Directions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta of your choice and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  • In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
  • Toss in chopped asparagus and sauté for an additional 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  • Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and asparagus mixture, and stir well.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water. Add drained pasta to the skillet and mix well with the shrimp-asparagus mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Grate fresh Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss gently to combine. Serve hot with extra lemon wedges.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.