Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp (50-60 count) peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1½” pieces
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter divided
- 3 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 medium lemon zest it before juicing!
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan plus more for serving
- salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Pat the shrimp dry and lightly season with salt.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add the asparagus and sauté for 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping up browned bits from the skillet.
- Lower the heat and stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter along with the lemon zest and juice until melted.
- Add the pasta, shrimp, parsley, and Parmesan, tossing until well coated. Gradually add reserved pasta water as needed to reach the desired sauce consistency.
- Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken or vegetable broth instead of water for cooking pasta.
Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for different protein options.
To enhance the dish, try adding a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg along with other seasonings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.