Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta
 
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Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ Tbsp margarine (or butter if you prefer)
  • 2 tsp seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • One 8 oz bottle of clam juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb), ends trimmed, and cut into bite-sized lengths.
  • 1 ½ lb extra large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined
  • Juice and grated zest of half a lemon
  • 10 oz gluten free spaghetti, cooked al dente
Instructions
  1. Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add shallot and seafood seasoning and sauté 1-2 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté about 30 seconds until aroma comes.
  4. Add clam juice, cover, turn up heat and bring to a boil.
  5. Add asparagus and shrimp, cover, bring back to a boil and cook 2-3 minutes until asparagus is fork tender and shrimp is cooked through.
  6. Add lemon juice.
  7. Toss cooked pasta with shrimp asparagus mixture and heat through.
  8. Divide between 4 shallow bowls and sprinkle with grated lemon zest.
  9. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Savory Nature at http://savorynature.com/2015/04/08/shrimp-and-asparagus-pasta/