March 17, 2017
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus (VIDEO Recipe)
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus… it really doesn’t get any better than this! The light lemon garlic and herb sauce packs so much fresh and amazing flavor.
This shrimp scampi pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it’s easy, comes together quickly (less than 30 minutes) and seriously tastes like fine dining, minus the big bill at the end of the night.
Watch the video recipe to see just how easy it is. You’ll make this shrimp scampi pasta again and again!
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Mmm… this shrimp scampi pasta is ridiculously tasty. Enjoy this my friends!
Ingredients for Shrimp Scampi Pasta:
1/2 lb spaghetti (cooked with 1 Tbsp salt + 1 Tbsp olive oil)
1 lb (or 1 bundle) asparagus, rinsed
3 Tbsp butter, divided
3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (16-20 or 21-25 count)
Sea Salt and Pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 large or 2 small lemons)
1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
Grated parmesan to serve
How to Make Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp olive oil and cook pasta according to package instructions until aldente, or desired doneness (meanwhile, continue with recipe). Drain pasta, return to pot and cover to keep warm.
over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add asparagus, season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan.
4. In the same hot skillet, add 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and sautee, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute until shrimp are pink and not translucent (about 2 minutes per side). Be careful not to overcook or shrimp will be tough.
5. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup chopped parsley, 1 Tbsp lemon zest and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and return pasta and asparagus to the pan. Toss everything to combine and serve with grated parmesan.
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Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus
4.87 from 116 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus has a lemon garlic and herb sauce that packs so much fresh and amazing flavor. A 30 minute shrimp scampi pasta recipe!
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $18-$20
Servings: 4 as a main course
Ingredients
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If you make this recipe, I’d love to see pics of your creations on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Hashtag them #natashaskitchen
This shrimp scampi pasta is so juicy and flavorful. Every noodle is coated with amazing fresh flavor. If you’re a pasta lover, be sure to check out all of our pasta recipes here!
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus (VIDEO Recipe)
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus… it really doesn’t get any better than this! The light lemon garlic and herb sauce packs so much fresh and amazing flavor.
This shrimp scampi pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it’s easy, comes together quickly (less than 30 minutes) and seriously tastes like fine dining, minus the big bill at the end of the night.
Watch the video recipe to see just how easy it is. You’ll make this shrimp scampi pasta again and again!
00:19
01:04
Watch How to Make Shrimp Scampi Pasta:
Mmm… this shrimp scampi pasta is ridiculously tasty. Enjoy this my friends!
Ingredients for Shrimp Scampi Pasta:
1/2 lb spaghetti (cooked with 1 Tbsp salt + 1 Tbsp olive oil)
1 lb (or 1 bundle) asparagus, rinsed
3 Tbsp butter, divided
3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (16-20 or 21-25 count)
Sea Salt and Pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 large or 2 small lemons)
1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
Grated parmesan to serve
How to Make Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp olive oil and cook pasta according to package instructions until aldente, or desired doneness (meanwhile, continue with recipe). Drain pasta, return to pot and cover to keep warm.
over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add asparagus, season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan.
4. In the same hot skillet, add 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and sautee, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute until shrimp are pink and not translucent (about 2 minutes per side). Be careful not to overcook or shrimp will be tough.
5. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup chopped parsley, 1 Tbsp lemon zest and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and return pasta and asparagus to the pan. Toss everything to combine and serve with grated parmesan.
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Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus
4.87 from 116 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus has a lemon garlic and herb sauce that packs so much fresh and amazing flavor. A 30 minute shrimp scampi pasta recipe!
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $18-$20
Servings: 4 as a main course
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb spaghetti
- 1 lb or 1 bundle asparagus, rinsed
- 3 Tbsp butter divided
- 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (16-20 or 21-25 count)
- Sea Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice from 1 large or 2 small lemons
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
- Grated parmesan to serve
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp olive oil and cook pasta according to package instructions until aldente, or desired doneness (meanwhile, continue with recipe). Drain pasta, return to pot and cover to keep warm.
- Trim asparagus to remove fibrous ends. The fastest way is by snapping off the ends and wherever they snap is where the fibrous part ends. You can also use a vegetable peeler to remove fibrous ends. Cut asparagus into thirds.
- Place a large, deep pan over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add asparagus, season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan.
- In the same hot skillet, add 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and sautee, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute until shrimp are pink and not translucent (about 2 minutes per side). Be careful not to overcook or shrimp will be tough.
- Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup chopped parsley, 1 Tbsp lemon zest and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and return pasta and asparagus to the pan. Toss everything to combine and serve with grated parmesan.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to see pics of your creations on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Hashtag them #natashaskitchen
This shrimp scampi pasta is so juicy and flavorful. Every noodle is coated with amazing fresh flavor. If you’re a pasta lover, be sure to check out all of our pasta recipes here!