A quick spring pasta built around Washington asparagus, mushrooms, garlic, and shrimp. It’s light but satisfying, with lemon and herbs keeping it fresh and seasonal for mid-April.
Details
Ingredients
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Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off12 ounces 6.99
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Green Asparagus1 lb 3.49
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Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms8 oz 2.49
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Garlic3 cloves 0.69
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1 each 0.99
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Parsley1/2 bunch 1.29
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Pasta8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Butter1 tablespoon
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Red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon
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Saltto taste
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Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 ounces pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Trim 1 pound asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Chop 2 tablespoons parsley. Zest and juice 1 lemon.
- Pat 12 ounces shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Add asparagus and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; cook 4 to 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften and asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Return shrimp to the pan.
- Add drained pasta, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, chopped parsley, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until glossy and lightly sauced. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Plate in shallow bowls, twirling the pasta into nests and topping each portion with shrimp and asparagus tips for a polished look.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-15
Health notes: Approx. 560 calories per serving; lean protein, moderate carbs, lots of vegetables.
Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc