Lemony Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus

By Rhonda7447

Ingredients

• 3/4 3/4 3/4 lb angel-hair pasta
• 2 2 2 T olive oil
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 6 6 T unsalted butter
• 3 3 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup lemon juice (2 lemons), plus wedges for serving
• 2 2 2 T fresh chopped parsley
• bunch bunch of asparagus with rough ends snapped off, then cut remaining stalks in half

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to directions and add asparagus, drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to skillet and saute until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Add pasta and shrimp and toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.