Shrimp And Asparagus With A Louisiana Twist Recipes

LEMONY SHRIMP 'N' ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the asparagus, red pepper, garlic and water. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and cook for 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and asparagus is tender. With a slotted spoon, remove shrimp and vegetables; keep warm. , Add the soy sauce, lemon juice and zest to the microwave dish. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into soy sauce mixture., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return the shrimp mixture to the bowl; toss to coat. Serve with rice if desired.

ASPARAGUS SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook linguine according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in broth; cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated. Add Swiss cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted., Drain linguine and asparagus, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Stir linguine and asparagus into shrimp mixture, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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 STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, place shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper; set aside.
• In a smaller bowl, mix the water with the sugar, oyster sauce, and corn starch; set aside.
• Heat your wok, or skillet, over high heat; stir fry oil, garlic, onion, and shrimp.
• Once shrimps become opaque and a pink color, add asparagus.
• Stir in cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens; remove from heat and stir in green onion.
• Serve with hot white rice as desired.
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SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH A LOUISIANA TWIST

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Melt butter with olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir asparagus, red bell pepper, shallots, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and oregano in the butter mixture until the pepper is softened, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and continue cooking until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Pour shrimp and vegetable mixture over the spaghetti and toss to mix. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Put shrimp in cold salted water for half an hour. Remove and peel.
• Saute leeks and garlic in two tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add tomatoes, thyme and water and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut asparagus into one-and-a-half-inch pieces and briefly steam until bright green. Set aside.
• Add shrimp to sauce, cook through, then add asparagus and parsley. Correct seasoning.
• Cook linguine in six quarts boiling salted water until al dente (takes only a few minutes). Drain, place in heated bowl and toss with one tablespoon olive oil. Drain linguine and toss with sauce. Serve immediately. Needs no cheese.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH A LOUISIANA TWIST

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Melt butter with olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir asparagus, red bell pepper, shallots, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and oregano in the butter mixture until the pepper is softened, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and continue cooking until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Pour shrimp and vegetable mixture over the spaghetti and toss to mix. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH SORREL

Steps:

• Melt butter over low heat in large frying pan. Add sorrel, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, until sorrel is wilted.
• Turn up heat. Add asparagus and shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until shrimp begin to change color. Add 1/2 cup water, and cover. Cook, stirring once, for 5 minutes. Shrimp should be cooked through, but not tough, and asparagus tender.
• Season with salt and pepper, and serve over rice.

LEMON GLAZED SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare Grill (or broiler pan) to cook shrimp.
• In small saucepan, combine butter, honey and 2 TSP lemon juice and, if desired, lemon zest; cook and stir over Medium-low heat until butter is melted. In small bowl, combine water and cornstarch; blend well. Stir into lemon mixture. Cook over med heat until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly, about 1-2 minutes. Turn burner on low and remember to stir every few minutes while preparing the shrimp and asparagus. NOTE: ingredients can be doubled for more glaze, if desired.
• Sprinkle 1 TB lemon juice over shrimp in bowl. Toss to coat.
• Place peeled, deveined shrimp with tails on singly in grill basket or on broiler sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
• Set shrimp aside and prepare asparagus; Fill Dutch oven or stockpot with 3 inches of water; bring to a boil quickly using lid on pot. Trim asparagus and cut spears diagonally in half. Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and cook 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• After reducing heat on asparagus, put shrimp on grill or under broiler 4-5 inches from heat for 4 minutes. Turn shrimp once and return to grill or broiler for 4 more minutes or until opaque.
• Arrange asparagus in center of serving plate, criss-crossing stems artfully. Arrange shrimp in a circle around asparagus. Drizzle glaze over asparagus and shrimp.
• If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds over top.
• If desired, (very lightly!) sprinkle nutmeg over top.

THAI SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Pour the chile sauce and broth into a medium-size skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, reduce the heat to medium and cook, turning the shrimp, until they turn pink and opaque and are cooked through and the sauce thickens somewhat, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add water to a large skillet to a depth of about 1 inch and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Rinse the asparagus spears and snap off and discard their tough ends. Add the asparagus to the boiling water, reduce heat and simmer until the spears turn bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain the asparagus and cut them into 1 1/2-inch pieces, then add the soy sauce to them.
• Spoon the shrimp onto plates; garnish the shrimp with asparagus, cilantro and sesame seeds.
• I serve this with steamed jasmine rice.

SHRIMP ASPARAGUS ALFREDO PASTA

Steps:

• All items are prepared simultaneously.
• Cook past according to package directions.
• In large skillet, add the oil and 1/4 cup butter. Once melted add 2 tablespoons of garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the asparagus and shrimp, with light salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low.
• In second large skillet, melt remaining 1/2 cup butter. Add cream, garlic, light salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a slow boil and slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring to prevent sticking for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Drain pasta and combine with sauce and shrimp/asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese when served.

JUMBO SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water to a boil.
• Cook asparagus in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sauté the shrimp pieces until the color changes, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus with reserved liquid , and season with ginger, soy sauce, sugar, sherry and salt to taste.
• Continue to cook for 5 more minutes.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH A LOUISIANA TWIST

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Melt butter with olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir asparagus, red bell pepper, shallots, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and oregano in the butter mixture until the pepper is softened, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and continue cooking until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Pour shrimp and vegetable mixture over the spaghetti and toss to mix. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.

GLAZED SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, soy sauce and honey until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in 1 teaspoon peanut oil and the sesame oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry asparagus in remaining peanut oil for 2 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, pepper flakes and sesame seeds; stir-fry 2 minutes longer or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture.,