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Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup olive oil, or more if needed
  • 6 cloves garlic, pressed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or more if desired
Instructions
1
Begin by separating the delicate asparagus tips from the rest of the spears.
2
Heat 3/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, allowing it to warm up and become suitable for cooking.
3
Take the garlic and gently add it to the hot oil, stirring constantly as it begins to transform and turn a darker shade of brown.
4
Allow the garlic to cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches its desired level of browning.
5
Next, add the asparagus spears to the skillet, excluding the delicate tips for now, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6
Continue to cook and stir the asparagus until it reaches your desired level of tenderness, but still retains a vibrant green color.
7
This should take around 10 minutes, after which you can add the asparagus tips back into the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, prepare a large pot by filling it with lightly salted water and bringing the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
9
Once boiling, carefully add the fettuccine noodles to the pot and return it to a boil.
10
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles reach your desired level of tenderness yet still retain a bit of firmness to the bite.
11
This should take around 8 minutes, after which you can drain the noodles thoroughly.
12
Return the cooked fettuccine noodles to the pot and drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over them.
13
Use a gentle tossing motion to coat the noodles evenly with the oil, then cover the pot to keep the noodles warm.
14
Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the cooked asparagus from the skillet to a plate, leaving any excess oil behind in the skillet.
15
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, then carefully place them into the hot skillet.
16
Sprinkle a pinch of seafood seasoning over the shrimp and cook over medium-high heat until they reach your desired level of pinkness on the outside and opacity in the center.
17
Once cooked, stir in the asparagus and cook until heated through, adding an additional 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
18
Stir the cooked shrimp and asparagus into the cooked fettuccine noodles, then add a generous helping of Parmesan cheese.
19
Use a gentle tossing motion to coat the noodles and ingredients evenly with the cheese, adding more olive oil if needed to ensure everything is generously coated.