Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe
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Shrimp and Asparagus

By: Cathy Christensen 
"This recipe is a delicious option for shrimp. Shrimp sauteed with asparagus and mushrooms, tossed with egg noodles."

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, boil or steam asparagus in enough water to cover until tender; chop and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to full boil, place the pasta in the pot and return to a rolling boil; cook until al dente. Drain well.
  3. In a large saucepan, saute garlic in the olive oil over medium-low heat until the garlic is golden brown.
  4. Place butter and lemon juice in the saucepan. Heat until the butter has melted. Place the shrimp in the saucepan and cook until the shrimp turns pink. Place the mushrooms and asparagus into the saucepan, cook until mushrooms are tender.
  5. Toss the shrimp and vegetable mixture with the egg noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 653 | Total Fat: 42.2g | Cholesterol: 199mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by CSANDST1   view full review
Made some changes to this recipe to make it easier and healthier--chopped asparagus into...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2006 by 15JULES   view full review
I was quite impressed with this recipe! So easy and SO good!! I cooked the mushrooms,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2006 by Alexzandra   view full review
Everyone I make this for loves it! Even the picky eaters asked for seconds. I have made this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2004 by R&R   view full review
I used angel hair pasta instead of egg noodles and only 1/2 cup of butter. I did what one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by CASSIE   view full review
This was not only easy to make but very good. I used whole wheat noodles, frozen shrimp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2006 by MELDS   view full review
Really good and easy. Did not use olive oil. Sauteed mushroom, garlic and asparagus in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2006 by Elizabeth Ridout   view full review
Okay, so my husband and I might not live as long as the rest of you who halved the butter, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by Flaquita   view full review
Amazing! Easy and delish. I reduced the butter, increased the lemon, left out the mushrooms...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by Momof2   view full review
I am not a fan of asparagus...but hubby LOVED this dish. I just didn't eat the green stuff...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2003 by Nora   view full review
Excellant............I used 1/2 the butter and oil as well as half the egg noodles. I doubled...

 

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