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A vibrant plate of angel hair pasta topped with tender green asparagus spears and succulent shrimp, garnished with fresh herbs, on a white ceramic plate with a light dressing, all set against a rustic wooden table with a lemon wedge and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.

Delicious Asparagus and Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

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A simple yet elegant dish combining tender shrimp, fresh asparagus, and light angel hair pasta in a garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in butter and lemon juice, then return shrimp to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.
  6. Serve the shrimp and asparagus over the cooked angel hair pasta, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • You can add a pinch of red chili flakes for some spice.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Healthy,Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 380 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 195mg