Shrimp Pasta With Grilled Asparagus Recipes

ASPARAGUS 'N' SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove; keep warm. , In same skillet, stir-fry the next 5 ingredients in remaining oil until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and seasonings. Return shrimp to pan., Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss gently. Cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.

SHRIMP PASTA WITH GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until still very firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup of the pasta cooking water. Keep warm.
• While pasta cooks, remove 1 teaspoon zest and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from lemon.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add linguine, the reserved pasta cooking water, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook just until pasta is tender and most of the water is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice, chicken broth, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and butter. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine shrimp, remaining oil and pepper, and garlic in a medium bowl. Thread shrimp onto four 10-inch skewers, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces. Coat asparagus with cooking spray.
• Grill shrimp skewers and asparagus (place across the grates), covered, until shrimp are opaque and asparagus is crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once.
• Cut tips from asparagus; cut stalks into 1-inch pieces. Stir asparagus into linguine mixture; heat through. Serve topped with shrimp skewers, the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Peel the shrimp, cover them with heavily salted cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
• In a skillet, soften the onion and the garlic in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, thyme, pepper and pepper flakes and simmer gently, covered, for 15 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little water.
• Slice the asparagus on the bias into two-inch pieces. Place in a steamer and steam until bright green but al dente.
• Meanwhile, bring six quarts salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
• When the spaghetti is nearly done, drain and rinse the shrimp. Add them to the sauce and cook for two minutes. Add the asparagus and cook a further one minute. Drain the spaghetti and place in a heated serving bowl. Top with the sauce and the parsley and serve.

SHRIMP PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and asparagus in oil until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, broth, tomato, salt and pepper flakes; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. , Drain pasta. Add the pasta and seasonings to skillet; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

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.