Shrimp And Asparagus Tacos Recipes

ASPARAGUS 'N' SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR

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.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS TACOS

Steps:

• Cut asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces, saute in olive oil and garlic til tender, season with salt, pepper and 1 1/2 tsp cilantro. Aprox. 5 - 8 minutes over med heat. Add in shrimp season lightly and cook covered for another 3 - 5 minutes. In the meantime, mix together yogurt, 1/2 tsp cilantro, lime, salt and pepper and taco seasoning.
• Warm tortillas on a warm grill pan (no oil) over med. heat til lightly toasted on one side, turn over. Sprinkle cheese on tortilla, top with 4 or so shrimp asparagus and yogurt sauce. Eat warm.

ASPARAGUS TACOS

Steps:

• Toss 1 pound asparagus (trimmed and halved crosswise) with 2 sliced poblano peppers, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 3/4 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander; season with salt. Spread on a baking sheet and broil, stirring, until charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve in warm tortillas with cotija cheese and salsa verde.

SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• For the slaw: Combine the sliced jalapeno and shredded green and purple cabbage in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, cayenne and salt. Pour the milk mixture over the cabbage and jalapeno and toss to combine. (Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours if you have the time.) Before serving, toss in the cilantro.
• For the shrimp: Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Throw in the shrimp and cook, tossing it around, until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the tomato or enchilada sauce, stirring to combine. Stir in the cumin and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the butter, then remove from the heat.
• Serve the warm tortillas with the shrimp, slaw, pico de gallo, avocado slices, sour cream and pepper jack cheese, then let everyone build their own tacos. Be sure to squeeze the lime wedges over the top at the end!

SALSA-SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat salsa and bell pepper over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until warm.
• Stir in shrimp. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning shrimp occasionally, until shrimp are pink.
• Fill each taco shell with about 1/4 cup shrimp mixture. Top with cheese, lettuce and taco sauce.

EASY AND TASTY PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Add cooked shrimp. Cook until shrimp is heated through and pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and red pepper flakes; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to cook until asparagus is tender yet firm to the bite, another 4 to 5 minutes.
• Drain pasta and shrimp; transfer to a large serving bowl. Add cooked asparagus and Parmesan cheese; stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• On stove top or in a microwave oven, blanch asparagus for 3 minutes. Drain well; set aside. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cream; cook until thickened. Stir in wine (or substitute). Season with salt and pepper. Stir in beaten egg yolk, cheese and shrimp. , In a buttered 2-1/2-qt. casserole, arrange half the asparagus; pour on half the sauce. Repeat layers. Top with buttered crumbs. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

SHRIMP AND MANGO TACOS

Steps:

• Heat a large, heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat, and add the canola oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp, salt to taste and the garlic. Sauté, stirring or shaking the pan, until the shrimp begins to color, about two minutes. Add the cumin, and continue to cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque, about three minutes. Add the chilies, mango and cilantro, and stir together for one minute. Stir in the lime juice, and remove from the heat. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Wrap the tortillas in a heavy kitchen towel, and place in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover the pot, and steam for one minute. Turn off the heat, and allow to sit for 15 minutes without uncovering. Alternatively, wrap the tortillas in a towel, and heat in the microwave for one minute. Warm the shrimp briefly in the pan. Place 2 tortillas on each plate, top with the shrimp, fold over the tortillas and serve with rice.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Peel the shrimp, cover them with heavily salted cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
• In a skillet, soften the onion and the garlic in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, thyme, pepper and pepper flakes and simmer gently, covered, for 15 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little water.
• Slice the asparagus on the bias into two-inch pieces. Place in a steamer and steam until bright green but al dente.
• Meanwhile, bring six quarts salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
• When the spaghetti is nearly done, drain and rinse the shrimp. Add them to the sauce and cook for two minutes. Add the asparagus and cook a further one minute. Drain the spaghetti and place in a heated serving bowl. Top with the sauce and the parsley and serve.