Creamy Linguine with Shrimp and Asparagus

By KimberleyH

Ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and sliced diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Tuscan Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 count), peeled and deveined

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add asparagus and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp. Add cream, Seasoning, lemon juice and sea salt. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir shrimp into skillet. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Add pasta and reserved pasta cooking water; toss to coat well. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, if desired.