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Location: Fred Meyer - Bellevue (2041 148Th Ave Ne)

Shrimp, Asparagus, and Lemon Pasta

A quick shrimp pasta with asparagus, garlic, and lemon that fits March in Washington nicely by featuring peak asparagus and bright spring flavors.

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Ingredients

  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz $6.99
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb $1.99/lb sale
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1 $1.29 each
  • Garlic 3 cloves $0.69 each
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
  • dried pasta (pantry) 6-8 oz pantry

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook 6-8 oz dried pasta from pantry until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Trim 1 lb asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Mince 3 garlic cloves, chop 2 tbsp parsley, and zest and juice 1 lemon.
  3. Pat dry 12 oz shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until just pink; remove to a plate.
  5. In the same skillet, add asparagus and cook 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  6. Add the drained pasta, cooked shrimp, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until glossy and coated.
  7. Finish with chopped parsley and more lemon juice to taste. Serve immediately.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: $10-14 plus pantry pasta

Health notes: Lean protein, moderate calories, and plenty of vegetables; lighter than cream-based pastas.

Drink pairing: Pinot Grigio

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