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  • - [Natasha] Shrimp scampi pasta and asparagus

  • takes just 30 minutes to make,

  • but it totally tastes like fine dining.

  • You'll make this again and again.

  • Let's get right into it.

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil,

  • add one tablespoon of salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

  • Cook according to the package instructions,

  • then return it to the pot and cover to keep warm.

  • While that pasta cooks,

  • I'm gonna get started on the asparagus.

  • Snap off and discard the fibrous ends,

  • then cut the asparagus into thirds.

  • Put a large deep pan over medium high heat.

  • Add one tablespoon olive oil,

  • one tablespoon butter, and the asparagus.

  • Season lightly with a quarter teaspoon of salt

  • and a pinch of black pepper.

  • Saute five minutes or until crisp tender

  • and remove it from the pan.

  • Now add the remaining two tablespoons oil

  • and two tablespoons butter, along with your minced garlic.

  • Cook the garlic one minute,

  • then add shrimp in a single layer

  • and season with a teaspoon of salt

  • and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper.

  • Cook the shrimp about two minutes per side

  • or until they're pink and no longer translucent.

  • Once the shrimp are cooked,

  • quickly stir in a quarter cup of fresh lemon juice,

  • a third cup of chopped parsley,

  • and a tablespoon of lemon zest.

  • Remove the pan from the heat

  • so you don't overcook the shrimp,

  • then return the pasta and the asparagus back to the pan

  • and toss everything to combine.

  • This sauce is so juicy and it coats the noodles perfectly.

  • Whoo the best part of the job (laughs).

  • And now, the taste test.

  • Here we go.

  • A few extra shrimp.

  • I love serving this with a generous sprinkle of parmesan.

  • Ah, here we go.

  • (upbeat music)

  • Mm mm.

  • Wow, the sauce is light but it's so flavorful.

  • This is one of my favorite 30 minute meals.

  • It comes together so quickly and it's a meal in itself.

  • I mean, you've got your vegetable, your grain,

  • your protein, and it is so delicious.

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- [Natasha] Shrimp scampi pasta and asparagus

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