Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus Noodles
Traditional Shrimp Scampi is served over light and flavorful asparagus "noodles" for a lighter twist on an Italian classic.
Ingredients
Shrimp Scampi
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (use more or less according to your preferred heat level)
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Asparagus Noodles
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Asparagus Noodles
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Wash and slice the asparagus, lengthwise, in quarters, This will create the long, thin, noodle shape.
- Arrange the sliced asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and mix to evenly coat.
- Roast the asparagus until tender and flexible, 15-17 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Shrimp Scampi
- In a large skillet, melt together the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and saute until just barely browning, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the wine, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook until sauce is halfway reduced, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the asparagus noodles to coat with the sauce.
- Serve, with an extra squeeze of lemon juice.