A quick shrimp pasta with asparagus, garlic, and lemon that fits March in Washington nicely by featuring peak asparagus and bright spring flavors.
Details
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
- 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.
- Trim 1 lb asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Mince 3 garlic cloves, chop 2 tbsp parsley, and zest and juice 1 lemon.
- Pat dry 12 oz shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- In the same skillet, add asparagus and cook 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add the drained pasta, cooked shrimp, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until glossy and coated.
- 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