Shrimp & Asparagus Pasta

This shrimp pasta recipe is BANGIN’ with flavor—it’s a little spicy, a little creamy, and has a rich shrimp-y flavor. You don’t need to spend a ton of time in the kitchen but it looks like you did —great for company, date night, or just dinner with the family.

the inspiration

My husband and I fell in love by our mutual love for cooking and eating good food. Cooking together has been an intimate affair of getting to know one another, bond, have fun, and create some amazing memories. I cooked this for a Valentine’s Day a while back and this dish and a movie was exactly what we needed. Not to mention you will literally be eating something sexy when you eat this dish because asparagus is an aphrodisiac. Not only is asparagus healthy but because it is rich in folate, a B6 vitamin that helps increase the production of histamine, it boosts desire. Any who, back to this pasta!

let’s talk ingredients

This is one of the quickest and easiest pasta recipes you’ll ever make and it’s OH SO GOOD! You only need a few ingredients so let’s take a look at what you need to make this delicious meal:

• Linguine
• Olive oil
• Butter
• Shrimp
• Asparagus
• Trinity: Subbing in a shallot for an onion, red bell pepper, celery.
• Garlic
• Fresh thyme
• Worcestershire sauce
• Lemon
• White wine: Try a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, or Pinot Blanc
• Shrimp stock or chicken broth
• Heavy cream
• Parmesan Reggiano

how to make shrimp & asparagus pasta

Preparing this dish is very simple and my favorite part is that you don’t have to be in the kitchen too long. Here’s how you make it.

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2.  Season shrimp with the  spice blend, salt, pepper and olive oil.

3.  Slice the asparagus on a sharp diagonal and sauté in butter. Remove and set to the side.

4.  In the same skillet add shrimp and sauté until the shrimp just turns pink  Remove and set to the side with asparagus.

5.  Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.  Add bell pepper, celery, shallot and sauté until they start to soften. Stir in seasonings, shrimp broth, wine, and cream.  Simmer and reduce the sauce. Add parmesan and stir.

6.  Add shrimp, asparagus, and linguine to the sauce and gently toss to combine. Time to eat!

what type of wine should I use?

This recipe calls for “dry white wine”  and although it may be tempting to grab a “cooking” wine, DON’T DO IT!  “Cooking” wines contain salt and other additives so it’s better to get a good inexpensive “drinking” wine.  A dry white wine is simply a wine that is not sweet. For cooking, you want a “crisp” wine which means that it has high acidity. Dry white wines that are crisp include Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, and dry sparkling wines.  Chardonnay is good for drinking but a bit too oak-y for cooking and can get bitter when cooked.  Be sure not to grab it.  For this dish, I like using a Savignon Blanc but feel free to choose any of the the crisp wines I mentioned above.

tips for making shrimp & asparagus pasta in buttered wine sauce

Here are some additional tips to keep in mind when making Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta in Buttered Wine Sauce:

• Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best possible flavor.
• Cook the pasta al dente, which means that it is cooked but still firm to the bite.
• Don’t overcook the shrimp or asparagus, as they can become tough and chewy.
• Use a good quality white wine, such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, for the sauce.
• Use a microplane grater to grate the Parmesan cheese finely.

 looking for more pasta recipes?

• Creamy Chicken & Andouille Creole Pasta
• Spicy Baked Rigatoni
• Lemon Basil Orzo & Chicken

tools you’ll need:

• Large skillet.
• Sharp knife.
• You’ll need a paring knife to devein the shrimp.
• Cutting board.
• Coffee grinder or mortar & pestle

shrimp+ asparagus+ pasta+= a party in your mouth

Have you been looking for a yummy seafood pasta dish? Look no further because this Shrimp & Asparagus Pasta is going to hit the spot! TRUST! After you make this Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta, let me know how you like it and show me what you’re working with! Share a photo and tag me on Instagram using @savorandsage and #savorandsage so I can see all your good stuff! Eat well, friends!

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