When it comes to quick, easy, and flavorful meals, asparagus and shrimp with angel hair pasta is a dish that fits the bill perfectly. It is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The succulent shrimp, crisp asparagus, and delicate angel hair pasta come together in a light and flavorful sauce to create a dish that is both elegant and comforting. Whether you are looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, this asparagus and shrimp with angel hair pasta recipe is sure to impress.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ANGEL HAIR WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS
Angel Hair with Shrimp and Asparagus is a quick and easy pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes and asparagus in a light tomato broth.
Provided by Gina
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet on high heat.
- When skillet is hot, spray with oil and add shrimp.
- Cook shrimp about 1 to 2 minutes in each side until ALMOST cooked through and remove from the pan. Set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium, add olive oil and garlic and sauté until golden, careful not to burn, about 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add the white wine and broth and stir, cook 1 minute then add the asparagus, salt, pepper and herbs.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on medium low heat, until the vegetables are tender.
- While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta al dente. Drain when done.
- After sauce simmers 10 minutes, return shrimp to sauce and finish cooking, about 1 minute (Do not overcook or shrimp will get tough).
- Add pasta to the sauce and toss well.
- Divide equally in 4 bowls and top with a good grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/2 cups, Calories 434 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 163.5 mg, Sugar 10 g
ASPARAGUS 'N' SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR
We've all heard that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so when I plan a romantic dinner, this shrimp asparagus pasta with angel hair is one dish I like to serve. It's easy on the budget and turns out perfectly for two. -Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove; keep warm. , In same skillet, stir-fry the next 5 ingredients in remaining oil until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and seasonings. Return shrimp to pan., Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss gently. Cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GINA'S SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the pasta to a large pot of boiling salted water, over medium heat, and cook until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once shimmering and hot, add the shrimp and saute until just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and reserve. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, then saute for until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and white wine and raise the heat to high. Let the liquid reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter, add a ladleful of the pasta cooking water and return the shrimp. Remove from the heat.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, and add it to the skillet along with the chopped parsley and toss. Add the lemon zest and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
GARLIC ANGEL HAIR SHRIMP
This was inspired by one of my favorite restaurant pasta dishes. I keep the lemon separate until the end due to a picky family member, but you could add it earlier if everyone likes lemon. Do not use pre-cooked shrimp and don't overcook the shrimp.
Provided by fattyfourscoops
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the water.
- Melt 1 tablespoon in a large skillet over high heat. Saute shrimp in hot butter until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl, retaining liquid in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook onion and garlic in the retained liquid in the skillet until the onions are translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the onion mixture; cook and stir until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir asparagus into the tomato mixture and add the reserved water from cooking the pasta; bring liquid to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and angel hair pasta; stir. Cook until the shrimp is completely opaque in the middle, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and garnish with Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 207.5 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 546.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Our Mediterranean Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta can be ready in only 25 minutes for an easy and flavorful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion has softened. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, pepper flakes, salt and capers. Cook 3 minutes longer.
- Stir in shrimp. Cover; cook until shrimp just turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Gradually stir in reserved pasta cooking water.
- Add pasta to skillet; toss with shrimp and sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
ASPARAGUS 'N' SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR
I got this recipe from Cooking for 2. I double the recipe since there are 4 of us :) We really like this.
Provided by bmcnichol
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok; stir-fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry the asparagus, mushrooms, tomato, garlic and onion in remaining oil for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine or broth, basil, oregano, parsley and thyme.
- Return shrimp to the pan. Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss gently. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.4, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 181.2, Sodium 665.5, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 36
ANGEL HAIR PASTA W/SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS FOR 2
Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta W/Shrimp and Asparagus for 2 recipe from Food.com.
Provided by katie in the UP
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Heat a 9-inch skillet over high heat 1 minute; spray with vegetable spray and add olive oil and shrimp, garlic and shallots; cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
- Add asparagus and next 4 ingredients; stir in wine, scraping bottom of skillet to loosen any particles, if necessary.
- Add pasta, basil, and remaining ingredients; toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
- (you can drizzle extra virgin olive oil on finished dish if desired).
OLIVE GARDEN SHRIMP SCAMPI COPYCAT RECIPE WITHOUT WINE
This Olive Garden shrimp scampi copycat recipe without wine has all the shrimp, pasta, garlic, and butter a person could want.
Provided by Steph Loaiza
Categories Main Course
Time 34m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium-high heat.
- Then, in a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 4 Tablespoons of butter. Lightly season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until pink; about 2 minutes per side (be careful not to overcook the shrimp! You will want to cook until the shrimp have barely turned pink on all sides and it happens fast!). Remove the shrimp to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the pasta into the pot of boiling water and cook for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Drain, saving 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set the pasta aside.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. In the same skillet used to cooked the shrimp, add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute the garlic for about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth and vinegar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the chicken broth has reduced by half. Add the lemon juice and asparagus and let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the sauce along with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, then stir to combine.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, along with the diced tomatoes and cooked pasta. Using tongs, lightly toss the pasta, shrimp and veggies in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to make sure that everything is coated evenly with sauce. Add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763 kcal, Carbohydrate 93 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 214 mg, Sodium 1273 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR RECIPE
Provided by ksgroves
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes in a large skillet or wok, heat 1 TBS oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove; keep warm. 2. In same skillet, stir-fry the next 5 ingredients in remaining oil until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and seasonings. Return shrimp to pan. 3. Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss gently. Cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.
Tips:
- Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have angel hair pasta, you can use another type of thin pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the finished dish for a bright, citrusy flavor.
- Serve the asparagus and shrimp with angel hair pasta immediately, while it is still hot.
Conclusion:
Asparagus and shrimp with angel hair pasta is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a healthy and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its bright flavors and tender textures, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is both healthy and delicious, give this recipe a try.
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