I love this light flavor packed meal for a weeknight dinner. It’s quick to put together and fills you up.
Ingredients:
16 oz. whole wheat pasta
4 tbsp. Sweet cream butter
2 lbs jumbo shrimp peeled tailed and deveined
6 garlic cloves minced
1/4 tsp. Red pepper flakes
1/4 cup white wine
The zest and juice of one lemon
1/2 grated parm
1/2 cup half and half
1 bunch of asparagus
Fresh ground salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to the box directions. Drain rinse and set aside.
Melt 1 tbsp. Of butter in a pan and add 1 clove of minced garlic. Add the asparagus and cook 7 minutes or until tender.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Melt 1 tbsp. Of butter and add 1 clove of minced garlic add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes a side.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Add the remaining butter and garlic to the pan and sauté 3 minutes.
Stir in the wine and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add in the red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, parm, and half and half. Whisk together until smooth.
Combine sauce, pasta, shrimp, and asparagus. Toss to coat and serve!
Enjoy ❤️