How to cook shrimp and asparagus pasta:step-by-step instructions

This delightful shrimp and asparagus pasta dish requires minimal effort, making it perfect for any occasion. Its vibrant presentation makes it suitable for guests, while its delectable flavors ensure that the whole family will enjoy it. This was reported by SSPDaily.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces of spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 pound of medium-large uncooked shrimp (21/25 per pound)
• 1 bunch of medium-sized asparagus, tough ends removed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

• 1/2 cup of dry white wine- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, divided
• 1 lemon, juiced

For serving:

• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan
• 4 teaspoons of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 4 lemon wedges

Method:

1. Boil water for pasta: Fill a large pot with water and generously salt it. Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a boil.

2. Cook the pasta: Once the salted water reaches a rolling boil, add the spaghetti. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but ensure it is just 1 minute shy of al dente, slightly firm in the center, for about 10 minutes.

3. Drain the pasta: Transfer the cooked pasta to a colander, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water to use later with the shrimp and asparagus.

4. Cook the shrimp and asparagus: While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook them until they begin to soften, approximately 3 minutes. Introduce the shrimp, asparagus, and minced garlic. Increase the heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sides of the shrimp turn pink, which should take about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Reduce the heat to medium and add the white wine and 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for approximately 2 minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice into the pan and season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Continue to cook until the asparagus is tender and the widest part of the shrimp turns from translucent to opaque, which should take roughly 2 minutes.

6. Finish the dish: Add the drained pasta to the pan along with 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook, stirring occasionally and using tongs to coat the pasta with all the ingredients in the pan, until the pasta is tender but still firm in the center, for about 1 to 2 minutes. If the pan becomes dry before the pasta is done, add more pasta water as needed. The aim is to create a slick sauce that coats all the ingredients. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper according to your preference.

7. Serve: Divide the pasta onto four plates. Garnish each serving with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve with a wedge of lemon on the side.

With these simple steps, you'll have a flavorful shrimp and asparagus pasta dish ready to be enjoyed.