Shrimp and Asparagus Lemon Flavored Pasta Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Asparagus Lemon Flavored Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large Shrimp; 6 large spears Asparagus; 1 bit less than 1/4 Red onion; 200 grams Pasta (of your choice); 1 dash Red pepper; 4 to 5 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Sherry (or white wine, or sake); 1 Olive oil (extra virgin); 1 Salt and pepper; 1 dash Parsley (roughtly chopped); 1 Lemon (for garnish and juice)

Servings: persons

1
Boil the pasta.
2
You should be careful of oversalting the water, but by salting it properly, it becomes a lot more tasty.
3
Cook the pasta to your desired degree of doneness.
4
I used Spaghettini today.
5
It's thinner than spaghetti and combines well with the sauce.
6
Cut the tips and root ends off the asparagus spears, shave off the scales, and cut diagonally into 5-6 cm pieces.
7
Blanch in salted water until it's just a bit under-cooked.
8
Peel and de-vein the shrimp and wash well.
9
Slice the onion thinly.
10
Slice the garlic thickly.
11
Chop up the parsley.
12
Slice the lemon for garnish.
13
When there are 3 minutes remaining to the pasta from Step 1, add 3 tablespoons of oil to a pan and heat.
14
Add the garlic, red pepper, and onion, and saute.
15
Add the shrimp to the pan.
16
When they turn a little pink, add the sherry and mix.
17
Add the blanched asparagus and season with a little salt.
18
Transfer the cooked pasta out of the pot with tongs and into the pan without draining.
19
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and add plenty of lemon juice.
20
Transfer to serving plates and drizzle plenty of olive oil.
21
Sprinkle with parsley all over the pasta and the plate.
22
Top with lemon slices.

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large Shrimp, 6 large spears Asparagus, 1 bit less than 1/4 Red onion, 200 grams Pasta (of your choice), and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Asparagus Lemon Flavored Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp and Asparagus Lemon Flavored Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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