Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus

Name: Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 bunch Asparagus; 1 lb Fettuccine Pasta; 6 whole Garlic; 1 lb Large Shrimp; 0.75 cup Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 2 tbsp Seafood Seasoning; 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Fettuccine with Shrimp and Asparagus features juicy shrimp, crisp-tender asparagus, and a garlic-forward olive oil sauce that clings to every strand. Parmesan adds a nutty richness while Old Bay brings a subtle coastal kick. Serve this pasta for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual spring gathering when fresh asparagus is at its best.

Prep30 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Separate the asparagus tips from the remaining stalk pieces.
2

Heat 3/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until it starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the asparagus (not the tips); season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until tender but still bright green, about 10 minutes. Add the asparagus tips; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
3

While the asparagus cooks, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the fettuccine and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
4

Return the fettuccine to the pot. Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over the noodles; toss to coat. Cover to keep warm.
5

Use a slotted spoon to move the asparagus from the skillet to a plate, leaving the excess oil in the skillet.
6

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then place them in the hot skillet. Sprinkle the shrimp with seafood seasoning and cook over medium-high heat until bright pink on the outside and opaque in the center. Stir in the asparagus and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 more minutes.
7

Stir the shrimp and asparagus into the cooked fettuccine. Add Parmesan cheese and toss to coat, adding more olive oil if needed to generously coat all ingredients.