Grilled Shrimp And Asparagus With Dill Butter Recipes

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS IN DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add the pasta and boil vigorously for the time recommended on the pasta package or until the pasta is tender.
• Meanwhile, heat the tablespoon of oil and the butter in a medium skillet until the butter melts.
• Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the asparagus and cook until it loses its raw look, about 2 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of the pasta water, raise the heat to medium-high, and boil until the aspargus turns bright green, about 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic, dill and shrimp.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the additional olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Drain the pasta and toss in a serving bowl with the shrimp and asparagus.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Thaw shrimp (if frozen), peel and devein shrmp, removing tails if desired.
• Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels, set aside.
• Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus.
• Cut asparagus diagonally into 2-inch pieces.
• In a small bowl, stir together the butter, dill, wine, lemon zest, salt and pepper; set aside.
• Fold a 36x18-inch piece of heavy duty foil in half to make an 18-inch square.
• Place shrimp, asparagus, and leek in center of foil and top with dill butter mixture.
• Bring up opposite edges of foil and seal with a double fold.
• Fold remaining edges together to completely enclose shrimp mixture, leaving space for steam to build.
• Grill covered over medium heat 15 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning packet once.
• Serve over pasta or rice, drizzle with juices from foil packet.