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Shrimp Scampi & Asparagus Pasta

February 13, 2014 by Kristi 31 Comments

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Shrimp Scampi & Asparagus Pasta

2″ of snow today!  I feel like a little kid and want to go do snow angels in the yard. 🙂

Shrimp Scampi & Asparagus Pasta - inspirationkitchen.comInstead, I went shopping @ TJ Maxx.  One of my very favorite places to shop.

And, found this set of 5 pasta dishes…which I had to have.

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All for $16.99.  You simply can’t beat that! Don’t you absolutely love the way they look?

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Mmmmmm, it was this here that made me hungry. I looooove me some spaghetti.

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So, I suppose you can just imagine where this is going, can’t you?

Mmmm hmmmm.  I thought so. Yummy-ville. You’ve been here before.

Which starts with some hot stuff.

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Followed by some super-healthy asparagus. We need our greens!

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Chopped into 1-2″ bite-size pieces. So we don’t choke to death.

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Then, garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes – all chopped and diced nice.  Sautee’d in some nummy butter.

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Ever had nummy butter? Mmmm, it’s the nummiest.

And, at the very end, we add the wine. That is, IF we haven’t already drank it (which is a complete possibility).

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Then, a bit of parsley.

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And pssssst…hopefully you’ve already finished cooking the whole wheat pasta!

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And tested it, like I taught you.

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Then, toss it all together.

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And wahlah!  FABulous.

Enjoy!

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Shrimp Scampi & Asparagus Pasta

Light, delicious, buttery pasta with red pepper flakes, garlic, onion and perfectly cooked shrimp tossed with whole wheat pasta.
Course: Main
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce package whole wheat angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup asparagus chopped into 1" pieces
  • 1/2 cup shallots finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds shrimp peeled, deveined, tails off
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook angel hair pasta per package instructions. Rinse and drain.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook asparagus, shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot butter and oil until shallots are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper; add to the skillet and cook until done, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and keep warm.
  • Pour white wine and lemon juice into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet, stir 2 tablespoons olive oil into butter mixture, and bring to a simmer. Toss angel hair pasta, shrimp, and parsley in the butter mixture until coated.
  • Serve.

Recipe adapted from All Recipes @ Shrimp Scampi with Pasta.

Shrimp Scampi & Asparagus Pasta

Filed Under: Main Dishes, Seafood, Shrimp Tagged With: angel hair, asparagus, butter, garlic, main dish, noodles, pasta, recipe, red pepper flakes, scampi, seafood, shrimp, whole wheat

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Comments

  1. Vera Ward says

    February 13, 2014 at 8:38 am

    What a beautiful display of pictures and the storyline – now I’m hungry for pasta. Hummm……gonna have to check my pantry to see if I have all the ingredients. I can’t wait to eat this now!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 13, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks Vera! It was tasty! Of course, we didn’t eat the pasta that I threw at the cupboard. We save that for guests. When are you coming over, neighbor? Hahahaha!

      Reply
  2. Marcie says

    February 13, 2014 at 9:00 am

    I love how much fun you have in the kitchen, Kristi.

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 13, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks Marcie! I do have fun. I really should think about growing up some time! Eh. Why??? LOL

      Reply
  3. Josefine {The Smoothie Lover} says

    February 13, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    That pasta set is SO cute. I totally get why you had to buy it 😉
    And the lovely dish you served in it looks so delicious. Perfect for snowy days.

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 13, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks Josefine! I loved it too. It alone makes me want to eat pasta. Not that I needed an excuse! Haha!

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    February 14, 2014 at 5:25 am

    I love shrimp scampi and this looks delicious with the asparagus Kristi! Your posts are always so much fun – great deal you scored at TJ Maxx 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 14, 2014 at 6:17 am

      So glad you liked the post! I try to make them fun – I like you guys to laugh! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

      Reply
  5. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    February 14, 2014 at 6:03 am

    You make everything looks delicious! I’ve never added asparagus to pasta. I need to keep that in mind!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 14, 2014 at 6:17 am

      Thanks Melanie! I have to get my greens some way. 🙂 Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  6. Aleks says

    February 14, 2014 at 7:15 am

    ha! those dishes immediately caught my eye among the Foodgawker lineup! And the recipe – simple and gorgeous.

    Too bad we don’t have TJ Maxx in Canada… This makes me want to go and buy some new bowls :):) haha!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 14, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      Come down! We’ll go shopping together! Great selection and they are cheap! Thanks for visiting – glad you liked the bowls! Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  7. Renee@Two in the Kitchen says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    I LOVE your shrimp dishes!! This looks fantastic!! And your post had me interested and laughing the whole time. L-U-V those bowls. They are super cute! And the part about the wine had me dying because, yup; that would be me to! Oh, and seeing the asparagus, garlic and red pepper flakes sizzling up in the pan is making me hungry!! It’s dinner time right now for me, so pull up a chair, and serve me up some of this yumminess because I’m coming over!!! 😉

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 14, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Oh my gosh – I’d love that! We’ve talked about this before Renee – we NEED to get together! I say t-r-o-u-b-l-e in a good way. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend my friend!

      Reply
  8. Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    That’s the most popular pasta brand in Italy, big part of my childhood 🙂 You can’t go wrong with pasta an shrimps. Love the addition of asparagus!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 14, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      Hahaha! I did not know that, but I have to tell you – it’s our favorite pasta! Our dishes just aren’t the same without it! Have a wonderful weekend Daniela – and thanks!

      Reply
  9. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    February 14, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    I LOVE TJ Maxx too, and those plates you bought are absolutely gorgeous!
    This pasta dish looks amazing and I love how it’s healthier too. I want it for dinner soon!
    Have a wonderful weekend <3

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 14, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks Consuelo! I have to stop at TJ’s at least once a week. It’s an addiction! So glad you like the plates and recipe! Have a fabulous weekend my dear!

      Reply
  10. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    February 14, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    I love to shop at TJ MAXX. I always check out the exercise clothes and then I head straight back to the kitchen stuff. This pasta dish looks amazing. Definitely worthy of new bowls 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 14, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      Hahaha! We are almost alike. I love TJ Maxx too, but I breeze past the exercise clothes (shame on me!) straight to the kitchen stuff! And, I find the most fun stuff there! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend Christin!

      Reply
  11. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says

    February 14, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    Oh, how I wish I would have looked at this before I made dinner. This would have been perfect. Luckily, there always tomorrow! Pinning!!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 14, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      So glad you liked it Cindy! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for the pin!

      Reply
  12. Lilli @ Sugar and Cinnamon says

    February 14, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    This looks absolutely perfect! Especially in cold weather pasta is the best comfort food 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 14, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      I agree! Pasta is the best when it’s cold outside! So glad you visited – have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  13. Jess says

    February 15, 2014 at 12:56 am

    This looks absolutely divine! Love simple, but tasty pasta dishes. All the flavours and colours sound and look amazing. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 15, 2014 at 3:32 am

      Thank you! It was light and delicious – the asparagus really added a nice flavor! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  14. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    February 15, 2014 at 11:58 am

    That pasta piece set is so adorable! And your pasta looks delicious!! Would love to try it!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 15, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you! I fell in love with them! I’m glad you like them. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  15. Chocolate Shavings says

    February 16, 2014 at 8:10 am

    These kinds of dishes are so perfect for busy week nights — and I love the bowls!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 16, 2014 at 8:50 am

      Thank you! I love them too! Fast, easy dishes are the best – aren’t they? Have a great week!

      Reply
  16. Polly says

    March 14, 2019 at 11:40 am

    Thanks! I made this yesterday and it was a HUGE hit! My hubby said it was as good as anything you can get from an Italian restaurant. Delicious!

    Reply

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