Shrimp and Asparagus Fettuccine Recipe
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Shrimp and Asparagus Fettuccine

By: Dewski 
"This is a family favorite! Very simple ingredients and full of robust flavor. It's a perfect dish for an everyday meal or to serve to company."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (56)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup olive oil, or more if needed
  • 6 cloves garlic, pressed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or more if desired

Directions

  1. Separate the asparagus tips from the rest of the cut pieces, and set the tips aside. Heat 3/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until it begins to turn brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cut pieces of asparagus (not the tips), and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir the asparagus until tender but still bright green, about 10 minutes, then add the asparagus tips. Cook and stir for 5 more minutes.
  2. While the asparagus is cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the fettuccine, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, return to the pot, and drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the pasta.
  3. Remove the asparagus from the skillet with a slotted spoon, leaving oil in skillet, and set the asparagus aside. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, and place in the hot skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with the seafood seasoning, and cook and stir the shrimp until they are pink and no longer translucent. Return the asparagus to the skillet, and cook the shrimp and asparagus until thoroughly heated, 2 to 3 more minutes.
  4. Stir the shrimp and asparagus into the cooked fettuccine, and toss with shredded Parmesan cheese. The olive oil serves as the sauce, so add more as needed to generously coat the pasta, shrimp and asparagus.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 517 | Total Fat: 26.2g | Cholesterol: 93mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by Lilcat   view full review
This is a lovely lunch and it does not take long to make. I did substitute butter for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by joejoe   view full review
real nice also try adding a shot glass or 2 of wine in when you add the asparagus back to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2010 by Marleyandme   view full review
This was too bland for me. To save some time, I steamed the aspargus in the nuker (they come...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by newton0121   view full review
I cooked this a little bit differently than called for. I used smart balance instead of olive...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by LynnD   view full review
I've made a variation of this for years. Additions are 4 sauteed anchovies (until they mush...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by m. oliver   view full review
my husband said that this was great tasting and i loved it as well. i agree that the cooking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2010 by Christine   view full review
This would have been much better had I cooked it less. Don't follow the cooking time or else...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by Sagemoon   view full review
Everyone loved this! It's fresh tasting, healthy, and colorful. Looks pretty enough to serve...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2010 by Luv2Cook   view full review
Very nice combination of flavors. It has a light and fresh flavor, and was quick and easy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by Mike   view full review
Great stuff Made it just as recipe said. Will add a few toasted pine nuts next time and there...

 

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