How to Make Shrimp and Asparagus with a Louisiana Twist - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a fresh and flavorful dish that combines the best of Southern flavor with the delicate taste of seafood, then look no further than our recipe for Shrimp and Asparagus with a Louisiana Twist. This dish takes the classic combination of shrimp and asparagus and adds a spicy kick that will leave your taste buds singing. It's the perfect way to bring a taste of the South to your dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti (such as Dreamfields®)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound asparagus, cut into pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 4 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅛ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    430 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 208mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 395mg