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Fettuccine with Seared Shrimp, Asparagus & Lemon Butter

A polished spring pasta that feels straight out of a bistro: silky fettuccine tangled with seared shrimp, sweet asparagus, lemon, and garlic. It’s elegant but fast, with bright WA-seasonal asparagus doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off
    12 oz $6.99
  • Barilla Fettuccine Pasta Quality Non-GMO and Kosher Certified Pasta
    8 oz $1.99
  • Green Asparagus
    1/2 lb, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces $4.99
  • Garlic
    4 cloves, thinly sliced $1.50
  • Fresh Lemons Bag
    1 lemon, zested and juiced $4.99
  • Parsley
    2 tablespoons, chopped $1.89
  • Pantry olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Pantry butter
    2 tablespoons
  • Pantry kosher salt
    to taste
  • Pantry black pepper
    to taste
  • Pantry crushed red pepper
    pinch, optional

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 oz fettuccine until just shy of al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Meanwhile, pat 12 oz shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Add remaining olive oil and the butter to the skillet. Add sliced garlic and optional crushed red pepper; cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add asparagus and cook 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Stir in lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and a splash of pasta water.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, add drained pasta, and toss until glossy and coated, adding more pasta water if needed.
  7. Finish with parsley, black pepper, and more lemon zest. Plate in shallow bowls with the shrimp arranged on top.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $14-18

Health notes: Serves 2. Lighter-feeling but still satisfying, with lean protein and spring vegetables.

Drink pairing: A crisp, mineral white makes this shine. Sauvignon Blanc is ideal; Pinot Grigio also works well.

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Recipe score: 7/10

Planned by Careme.