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
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Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off12 oz $6.99
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Barilla Fettuccine Pasta Quality Non-GMO and Kosher Certified Pasta8 oz $1.99
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Green Asparagus1/2 lb, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces $4.99
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Garlic4 cloves, thinly sliced $1.50
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Fresh Lemons Bag1 lemon, zested and juiced $4.99
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Parsley2 tablespoons, chopped $1.89
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Pantry olive oil2 tablespoons
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Pantry butter2 tablespoons
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Pantry kosher saltto taste
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Pantry black pepperto taste
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Pantry crushed red pepperpinch, optional
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Sear the shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining olive oil and the butter to the skillet. Add sliced garlic and optional crushed red pepper; cook 30 seconds.
- 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.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add drained pasta, and toss until glossy and coated, adding more pasta water if needed.
- 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.